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Major Victory for Meta: Israel’s NSO Group Found Guilty of Hacking WhatsApp
Anshuman Jain
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A US judge has held the NSO Group responsible for hacking WhatsApp servers and breaching user privacy. The Israeli cyber-intelligence firm installed its Pegasus spying software on 1,400 phones, surveilling individuals like journalists and activists. The trial will continue to determine the damages, owed by NSO.
Arjun Sha
OpenAI has finally brought the official ChatGPT on WhatsApp. You can save "1-800-2428478" as a contact on your phone to chat with ChatGPT. It's completely free, and available across all regions.
WhatsApp has introduced new features to enhance its calling experience. Users can now choose participants for group calls, access 10 video call effects and backgrounds, and create call links or dial numbers directly from the desktop app. Video calls will also support higher resolution, making them more reliable and high-quality.
WhatsApp’s Upcoming Feature Will Help You Bid Language Barriers Adieu
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is testing an in-app translation feature, allowing users to translate messages and updates on their device. This ensures user data remains secure and encrypted. The feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers and will be rolled out to everyone soon.
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Unable to send or receive WhatsApp messages? Well, WhatsApp currently seems to be facing an outage and is down globally.
WhatsApp has introduced several new stable and beta updates over the month of November and in this read, we have compiled and listed them starting from the stable features that are rolling out for everyone followed by beta features that are still under testing and will come out at a later date.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta update for Android, which includes a revamped call info page. The new page features a profile picture, shortcuts, and recent call logs. It looks similar too the chat info page on the app. These changes aim to improve the app's interface, consistency and user experience.
WhatsApp’s New Status Feature Will Make It Even More Like Instagram Stories
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is introducing a new "Add yours" sticker, similar to Instagram, which allows users to reply to a status update by adding their own and creating a chain of responses. However, it may not show who started the chain or who participated, for privacy reasons. This feature is currently in the early stages of development.
In this read, we have compiled some of the major changes that are made to our favorite messaging app in October 2024. WhatsApp has added some neat additions like private mentions to status updates, custom contact list, call filters and more while there are plenty more exciting features that are yet to arrive on the platform like music sharing for status and WhatsApp Contacts.
WhatsApp is finally letting users add contacts from linked device without having to rely on the primary device. The feature is set to arrive "soon" alongside a new contact syncing functionality. Read all about it in detail right here!
WhatsApp's new beta includes a share music feature for status updates, allowing users to search and add songs. This feature, still in development, but will enhance and add a personal touch to status updates, bringing the experience closer to Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook stories.
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is now testing out a new Contact Syncing feature for iOS. The new feature was being tested out on Android and has now arrived to iOS beta testers for WhatsApp. This feature will give users more control over whether they want to synchronize their WhatsApp contact across linked devices or not. Read all the details here!
WhatsApp is launching two new status features globally for everyone. The first new feature is the ability to like status updates and the second one is the option to mention your contacts privately in your status so that only they will know that they have been mentioned and can reshare your status as theirs if they wish to.
WhatsApp Adds Filters and Backgrounds to Spice up Your Video Calls!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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After being in development for months, WhatsApp has made filters and backgrounds for video calls public. There are 10 different filters and backgrounds to choose from and enjoy! Here are all the details.
In this post, we have summed up and listed down all the new features that we got to see in WhatsApp over the month of September 2024. Some features like the new WhatsApp status design, AI image generation in attachments, and the status like option have made it to stable this month while there are a lot more new things that have been added in the beta build of WhatsApp.
In this article, we have discussed six different ways that you can use to message someone on WhatsApp without having to save their phone number first. These method range from easy solutions like messaging the number to yourself to quickly start chatting with it, to complex but working methods like creating a link, or using iPhone's shortcut app.
WhatsApp’s Upcoming Feature Will Help You Customize Homescreen Notifications Badge
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing out a new feature which lets users adjust their homescreen badge count. Here's how it will work!
In this guide, we have discussed how you can share your current and live location on WhatsApp for Android and iOS versions of the app. To do this, you just have to go to the attachment folder, then select location and choose whether you want to share your current or live location. This can help you share your whereabouts with your loved one's if you feel you are in danger or when you are travelling all by yourself.
WhatsApp now lets you mark all your chats as read, but the feature is limited to Android beta testers for now. To use the feature, when in the WhatsApp Android app, tap on the three-dot menu at the top right and select Read all.
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The process of retrieving deleted messages may differ from platform to platform. While most platforms do not have a means to recover deleted messages, you can restore them from backups or from Archived messages and Trash.
WhatsApp has added a new like feature to react to Status updates. To like a status, open it and tap the heart icon on the left of the text box. The person will see a heart icon on your display picture when they view the status. You can also react with eight emojis by tapping the text box and selecting an emoji.
When you set up Two-step verification, WhatsApp will ask you for a code when you try to log in to their account. If you forget the PIN, you can recover the account using the email you used when setting up the feature.
Checking if someone's using your WhatsApp on another device is quite easy. You can do it using the primary device you used to link the other devices, and then checking the active sessions inside the Linked devices section. If you notice a suspicious device or activity, you can tap on it and select Log out to remove the device from your account. You can also set up Two-step verification and App lock, so this never happens again.
WhatsApp is set to release a chat theme feature, allowing users to choose from 12 preset themes. Users can also select different chat colors, apply custom wallpapers, and switch between light and dark themes. This feature is expected to be released by the end of 2024 for all WhatsApp users.
WhatsApp Status Now Lets You Secretly Tag People, Here’s How It Works
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp's latest beta version 2.24.20.3 for Android introduces the mentions feature, allowing users to tag contacts in status updates. Only the mentioned person receives a notification and private message, keeping other viewers unaware. It's currently in beta, with a limit of five mentions per status.
In this guide, we discuss how to add contacts directly from WhatsApp itself. You can add a contact from the new chat screen or scan their QR code. For Windows, you can enter a phone number to chat directly. This feature is best for one-time conversations, eliminating the need to save contacts.
We have outlined four methods to record WhatsApp calls on Android and iPhone. The first method includes screen recording to capture video calls but it won't include any audio. The second one is using a third party app on Android while the third one is via the Nothing Recorder app that is exclusively available on the Nothing devices. Lastly, you can use a Mac and iPhone to record a WhatsApp call as well but it is a tedious process.
This WhatsApp Feature Will Save You from Retyping Long Texts If You Delete Them Accidentally!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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WhatsApp is reportedly testing out a new Message Draft feature for iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the feature appears on the new WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.18.10.72. However, the feature already exists on WhatsApp's web version and the dedicated desktop apps. Moreover, since they're testing it out for iOS users, chances are that Android users will be getting it soon as well.
In this list, we dig into all the new features that are introduced on WhatsApp in the month of August. While there aren't any significant changes to the stable build of the app, there are some interesting new additions teased in the beta build of the app to look forward to. Like the Meta Voice chat, video call filters and effects along with PIN verification for unknown contacts and more.
Google is adding WhatsApp, Messages, and Android notifications extensions to Gemini, as discovered in the latest APK teardown. These features allow sending/reading messages, placing calls, and probably let you summarize notifications. However, they are not currently active. These new additions can make Gemini functionally more useful than it is in its current state.
To delete a WhatsApp contact, you need to use the Android or iOS mobile app instead of the web and desktop app. On Android, open the WhatsApp chat with the contact you want to delete -> tap contact name at the top -> three-dot icon -> view in address book -> three-dot icon in Phone app -> Delete. Meanwhile, on iOS, once you access the profile details of the WhatsApp contact through the profile bar -> tap on Edit -> Delete contact. Note that this deletes the contact from your phone's address book, and there's no way to directly delete the WhatsApp contact from the messaging service itself.
WhatsApp has introduced AR video effects and custom backgrounds for video calls on its latest Beta version 24.17.10.74 for iOS. These features, previously available only on Android, include filters, background blurring or replacement, low light improvement, and a Touch Up mode for enhancing skin tones. As of now, they are available to limited Beta testers and are expected to roll out to all users later.
WhatsApp is testing a new chat themes feature for the latest beta for WhatsApp available via test flight. As the name suggest, it will let you pick and choose different colored themes for every chat in the app. This adds a unique look to your chats and any theme you apply won't alert the other user. It is still a beta feature and will take a while to come out.
The latest WhatsApp Beta for Android reveals a new option to require the need of a PIN to chat with users for the first time. This requirement will help put a stop to spam and promotional messages from businesses who can currently send you texts just by having your contact details without any further verification.
In the month of July, we didn't see many new WhatsApp features making their way to stable release but there are a lot more exciting new features and changes coming to the app as discovered from updates in the beta channel. The most exciting update includes AI studio, Imagine me using Meta AI, new video call filters and backgrounds. and so many more.
WhatsApp's latest beta update for Android includes a voice message transcript feature, allowing users to read voice messages as text. This feature, currently supporting five languages, ensures end-to-end encryption. It's particularly useful for situations where listening to voice messages is not feasible or appropriate. The rollout is gradual and may extend to more users later in the year.
This article is a list of all the new and upcoming features that have been added to WhatsApp in June 2024 on different platforms including Android, iOS, WhatsApp Web and desktop version of the app. Some notable features include, improvements to voice and video calling, chat themes, voice message transcripts and message history transfer via QR code.
Meta AI chatbot is being widely rolled out and it's available on the web and across its many social media apps. You can use Meta AI on the web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The AI chatbot is powered by the Llama 3 70B model. Besides conversations, it can also generate images and retouch photos. The good thing is that it can connect to the internet to find the latest information.
WhatsApp has announced enhancements to its audio and video calling features. These include screen sharing with audio, support for up to 32 users in group video calls, identification of active speakers, and an MLow codec for clearer voice calls even with poor network connections. High-quality video calls for users with good connections are also part of the updates. These improvements will roll out in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp doesn't make it easy to let you view deleted messages on the app which is why we have mentioned some workarounds that will help you achieve the same. We have discussed methods like using notification history, restoring data after uninstalling the app, and even using third party apps like Notisave. Neither of them are 100% full proof but should be plenty to get the job done.
You might sometimes come across a cool video uploaded by one of your WhatsApp contacts and might want to download it. There are a few ways to do it — by going to the WhatsApp directory and finding the hidden .Statuses folder, or by using the app WhatSave to save the videos to the device's camera roll.
In this post, we have discussed all the new features, updates and UI changes that have come to WhatsApp in May 2024 for both Android and iOS. Some of the key changes include new UI on iOS, Chat themes, AI Profile photos, Meta AI shortcut to generate images, Channel Analytics tool, and longer voice note status.