Companion mode comes to WhatsApp beta: Here’s everything you need to know

Companion mode comes to WhatsApp beta: Here’s everything you need to know

WhatsApp has been rolling out several new features like Communities, self-chat, filter by unread and more. Now, the developers are finally bringing the much-hyped ‘Companion mode’ to the app’s beta version. Available on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.22.24.18, the feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo earlier in May this year and was reportedly under development. […]

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WhatsApp to block screenshots for view once images and videos; add a ‘Premium’ subscription: Report

WhatsApp to block screenshots for view once images and videos; add a ‘Premium’ subscription: Report

Screenshot blocking for view once images and videos This feature is currently being rolled out to certain beta testers who install the app from the Play Store. Up until now, users could simply take a screenshot of the image or video that was meant to be viewed just once. But now, the screenshot appears black […]

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WhatsApp adds support for sharing ‘Call Links’, will support 32 users in video call

WhatsApp adds support for sharing ‘Call Links’, will support 32 users in video call

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced in a Facebook post that they are working on a new feature called ‘Call Links’. As the name suggests, the call links feature lets users share a link where others can join the audio or video call by just tapping on the link. More importantly, group video calls on […]

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WhatsApp now testing edit message feature, could launch soon

WhatsApp now testing edit message feature, could launch soon

WhatsApp is undoubtedly one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world. Owing to its popularity, the developers seem to be constantly working on adding new features and improving existing ones. Recently, WhatsApp beta introduced a new feature that lets users sort messages by date and hide their online status. Now, a report by […]

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WhatsApp might allow users to see Status updates straight from chat list like Instagram

WhatsApp might allow users to see Status updates straight from chat list like Instagram

WhatsApp is reportedly working on introducing a feature that will allow users to view the Status updates right within the chat list. This would be similar to how Instagram Stories of users can be viewed from the direct message list. The instant messaging and calling service is developing the feature to be released at a […]

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WhatsApp to introduce a second OTP to log into account on new device: Report

WhatsApp to introduce a second OTP to log into account on new device: Report

WhatsApp is planning on introducing a feature that will add an extra layer of security before a user is allowed to log in to a WhatsApp account, according to WABetaInfo. The feature is expected to be rolled out to beta versions of the instant messaging app for iOS and Android in the future. After reportedly […]

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WhatsApp Pay will display your legal name to mitigate UPI related frauds

WhatsApp Pay will display your legal name to mitigate UPI related frauds

WhatsApp is notifying users that it will now display their legal name for every transaction they make on WhatsApp Pay. The name displayed will be the same name as your bank account. In an FAQ posted, WhatsApp said that the requirement is set by NPCI and designed to mitigate fraud across the UPI payments system. “WhatsApp […]

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