WhatsApp: News & Discussions

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WhatsApp introduced two-step verification for improved security

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Available just on some beta versions, WhatsApp has finally introduced two factor authentication, a feature which was long due now. If you are running WhatsApp beta 2.16.341 or above, you can enable the two step verification for added security.

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WhatsApp launches video calling feature; here’s how it works

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After what has been a long wait for many, WhatsApp has finally announced the launch of its video calling feature. The feature has long been requested by users, and will be WhatsApp’s answer to services like Skype, Google Duo, and Apple’s FaceTime. The feature has been available for quite some time now for certain beta testers, but today, video calling is being rolled out for WhatsApp’s billion plus users on Android, iOS and Windows Phone platforms.

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WhatsApp Status update now lets you share photos, videos, GIFs just like Snapchat Stories

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WhatsApp has started rolling out its revamped Status feature. Going beyond text updates, the revamped feature lets you share photos, videos or GIFs as status updates that can be shared with friends. As you may have probably guessed looking at the above image, this updated feature seems inspired by Snapchat Stories.

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WhatsApp update for Android brings back text ‘Status’ feature, retains Snapchat-like stories feature

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Last month, WhatsApp rolled out a new ‘Status’ feature, which is similar to Snapchat and Instagram Stories. The feature lets you update your status in the form of images or short videos that disappear in 24 hours. However, the addition to this feature led to removal of the old ‘text status’, which led to a backlash from users. WhatsApp was quick enough to address concerns, and has re-enabled the feature in the latest version (2.17.107). The update is now live and can be downloaded from Google Play store.

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Beware of the fake WhatsApp URL that claims to change color theme, it’s an adware

Of late, if you have received text messages from your friends which direct you to visit WhatsApp’s website, remember not to fall for it. The link could potentially harm your device as it has been identified as an adware circulating across the internet. The web link spread in the message takes you to ‘шһатѕарр.com’ instead of the official WhatsApp web portal.

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WhatsApp beta gets live location sharing, new text message options

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Facebook-owned WhatsApp has constantly been working on adding new features to the messaging platform, and there are two new features making its way to the beta version of Android. Live location sharing feature that was hidden in the previous beta built is likely to go public, along with a couple of other features.

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WhatsApp adds ‘Night Mode’ feature to in-app camera for iOS

WhatsApp has rolled out a new ‘Night Mode’ feature for its in-app camera on iOS. This feature has been rolled out to iOS users only as of now. As the name suggests, this feature will essentially improve low-light photography on WhatsApp. Spotting this feature is easy, as the icon will be visible in the shape of a crescent moon. There isn’t any update for this new feature, and iOS users should see it on the app already.

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WhatsApp Beta on Windows Phone receives recall, multiple select features

WhatsApp users on smartphones running Windows Phone OS are usually the last in line to receive new features. In fact, most features available on iOS and Android do not arrive on Windows Phone. But nevertheless, every new feature even if late is welcomed. Two new features have been spotted on the new update for WhatsApp beta on Windows Phone. The new update is version 2.17.218 and has been rolled out to WhatsApp beta which is available for download on Windows Store. The two new features include selecting multiple chats and the recall button.

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WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video calling feature for all; now allows colorful text updates

WhatsApp has rolled out the support for picture-in-picture mode to its users across the globe. Apart from that, the company has also added the ability to put text as a status message.

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WhatsApp unveils iPhone-like emoji set in beta version

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has released a beta version of a new emoji set for Android OS that appears quite similar to Apple’s designs. Apart from Apple, Facebook and Twitter have their own custom emoji set within the app.

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WhatsApp for Android beta version brings major updates

The newest Beta version of WhatsApp for Android has several updates, including a smaller app size and a feature that would notify the contacts when you change your number, a media report said.

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WhatsApp introduces Live Location sharing for iOS, Android apps

WhatsApp has been introducing a host of new features on its app this past year. WhatsApp’s latest feature will now allow users to share their location in real-time with their contacts. Live Location on WhatsApp will be rolled out in a few weeks to both iOS and Android users.

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WhatsApp ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature is finally here: Here’s how it works

If you have been sending messages to unintended recipients on WhatsApp and having awkward apology sessions thereafter, this piece of information will cheer you up. After working on the feature for quite some time, the message revoke or delete message for everyone is finally out of beta, and being rolled out to iOS users.

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WhatsApp Pay in final testing stage, likely to launch in December: Report

We might be very close to getting a payments option in WhatsApp. There’s been considerable buzz surrounding the feature that the messaging giant has been working on for months, and now in a month or two, it could roll it out. The final testing phase is on, and WhatsApp Pay would likely see a December launch, FactorDaily reports. India would be the first to get the new feature.

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WhatsApp’s deleted messages can still be read; here’s how

WhatsApp‘s most popular features in recent times is the message recall or ‘Delete for Everyone’ option that allows you to recall a particular message which has been inadvertently sent. Recently, we discovered that there is no time limit to recalling a sent message. Now, it has been found that the ‘delete for everyone’ feature can be easily surpassed. Here’s how you can still view a deleted message without rooting the device, or tampering with the app.

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