WhatsApp testing feature to let admins delete messages for all: Could it help fight misinformation?

[ad_1] WhatsApp groups are great. They bring together multiple users in one channel where everything from messages to media can be shared. However, some messages can be a problem in group chats. Many times, there is plain and simple misinformation being spread through WhatsApp forwards in larger family groups and even groups with friends, neighbours, […]

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WhatsApp working on ‘kept messages’ feature to allow users to keep disappearing messages

[ad_1] WhatsApp is reportedly working on a “kept messages” feature that will allow users to keep disappearing messages in chat past their expiration time. Once disappearing messages are “kept,” they can then be viewed by all conversation participants in a new “kept messages” section that will be created in chat info. According to WABetaInfo, the […]

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WhatsApp could soon display past participants of group chats after they leave

[ad_1] WhatsApp is constantly adding and testing new features on its beta software updates and some of these change how group chats work. The Meta-owned instant messaging service has been testing everything from groups with 512 members to allowing users to leave WhatsApp groups silently. Now, it is reportedly testing a feature where group chat […]

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WhatsApp might allow you to delete messages for everyone two days later: Report

[ad_1] WhatsApp is now testing a feature where users can delete the messages they sent for everyone as long as 2 days and 12 hours away, according to reports. Currently, the ability to delete messages for everybody is only available for about an hour after the message is sent. WABetaInfo had initially reported the new […]

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WhatsApp will soon let you share Voice Notes as Status updates

[ad_1] WhatsApp’s Status updates, which is the app’s version of the Stories feature we see on other platforms like Instagram, has been largely limited to pictures, videos and text updates. However, it seems the platform will soon allow some more flexibility when it comes to its Status updates by adding support for Voice Notes. Voice […]

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UK watchdog seeks review into government use of WhatsApp, messaging apps

[ad_1] The Information Commissioner’s Office said the review should examine the “systemic risks” around the use of private correspondence channels The Information Commissioner’s Office said the review should examine the “systemic risks” around the use of private correspondence channels Britain should review the use of WhatsApp, private emails and other messaging apps by ministers and […]

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More WhatsApp beta users can now transfer their data from Android to iOS

[ad_1] WhatsApp had earlier announced a feature which would allow users to easily switch their WhatsApp data from Android to iOS. The feature had begun rolling out to WhatsApp Beta but it seemed like it was in A/B testing since it hadn’t rolled out to many beta users who were still unable to access the […]

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WhatsApp will soon let you hide your ‘Online’ indicator

[ad_1] WhatsApp has introduced a number of privacy-oriented changes and features over the years. From the ability to disable your read receipts, or blue ticks, to even hiding your profile picture from certain or all contacts. However, one aspect of WhatsApp has not changed for a long time and that is the ‘Online’ indicator that […]

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WhatsApp will soon let you answer video calls with animated avatars

[ad_1] WhatsApp has been beefing up the instant messaging application with a number of features over the past few months to make usage easier and also to help the Meta-owned app compete with rivals like Telegram. Now, WhatsApp seems to be working on the newest trick up its sleeve – emoji-inspired avatars in video calls. […]

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WhatsApp testing feature to allow users to react with any emoji: Report

[ad_1] WhatsApp recently added a feature that allows users to react to messages with emoji, just like other Meta-owned social media platforms like Instagram. Currently, you can react to WhatsApp messages with a choice of six different emojis. But according to WaBetaInfo, that is set to change with WhatsApp reportedly testing a feature which will […]

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