WhatsApp, the messaging app, is reportedly cooking up a new feature that hasn’t hit users yet. The buzz is that they’re tinkering with recent updates that’ll let you see which of your contacts have been active lately. This fresh addition is all about making…
The European Commission’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) says that WhatsApp (and Messenger) have to let people use other messaging apps in the European Union (EU). In other words, WhatsApp has to let you send and get messages from people who use other apps like Signal or…
WhatsApp is working on a feature to share animated emojis
February 28, 2024
WhatsApp is getting a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bumping the version up to 2.24.5.10. What’s cool about this update? WhatsApp is adding a feature to share Lottie stickers, and it’ll be in a future update!
Last year, WhatsApp was reportedly…
WhatsApp could bring larger previews for Stories
February 20, 2024
WhatsApp remains the top choice for many users worldwide when it comes to instant messaging. While it’s great for chatting, the app has bigger ambitions than just text. Most messaging apps these days want to build a community, so they add features like stories and…
WhatsApp keeps on working to make the app more user-friendly. Over the last few months, they’ve been rolling out new features and making improvements to enhance the overall experience for users.
These ongoing enhancements not only keep the app up-to-date but also draw…
WhatsApp working on Passkey feature to enhance security
January 31, 2024
WhatsApp just dropped a fresh update via the TestFlight beta Program, bumping the version to 24.2.10.73. In the WhatsApp Settings, you’ll see it as version 2.24.2.73, while the TestFlight build is 24.2.10 (559417995). So, what’s cooking in this update? Brace…
WhatsApp users can now share screens on Android and iOS
January 29, 2024
WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta, rolled out the screen share feature in 2023. With this feature, users can show their screens to others during a video call. Similar features are found on platforms like Google Meet and Zoom. You can use this screen-sharing…
Word on the street is that WhatsApp is cooking up a nifty feature that lets you share files with folks nearby. Think of it like Android’s ‘Nearby Share’ – you’ll need to be in the same physical vicinity to make it happen.
As per the latest scoop…
WhatsApp users on iOS can now create and edit stickers inside the app; no 3rd party app required
January 12, 2024
WhatsApp has finally made it easier for iOS users to use ‘Stickers’ in their conversations. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform has added native sticker functionality, allowing iOS users to seamlessly create, edit, and share stickers directly within the app.
This…
A week after Carl Pei announced the Nothing Chats app as the first-ever Android service to support Apple’s iMessage, the app has been pulled down from the Google Play Store.
While the company has said there are “several bugs” that it needs to fix before relaunching…
WhatsApp chat backup on Google Drive to soon cost money
November 15, 2023
Using WhatsApp on Android is going to be a little costly to you very soon as the messaging platform has officially updated its terms of service related to chat backup.
So far, you could simply backup your chats and media on Google Drive and the data did not count against…
The world’s most popular messaging app, WhatsApp, is currently working on a feature that will allow users to use an alternate profile on the app.
The upcoming “Alternate Profile” feature is coming after the recent account switching update that allows users…
How to transfer WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone
October 27, 2023
If you’re switching from an Android to an iPhone, or the other way around, there are a few things you should remember. You’ll need to move your contacts, photos, and other stuff from your old phone to the new one.
Don’t forget to sort out your WhatsApp…
Can you share screen on WhatsApp? Yes! Here's how to do it
September 27, 2023
WhatsApp, a widely-used Android application, holds significant importance in the digital routines of individuals in India and Southeast Asia. It functions as a primary means of communication among friends, family, and coworkers. The app is currently rolling out a…
WhatsApp to stop working on these Android and iOS phones from next month: Check if yours is on the list
September 26, 2023
Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp is going to kill support for some Android and iOS devices from next month. WhatsApp currently has more than 2 billion active users worldwide and is the most used mobile messaging app in the world.
Currently, the app works on…