WhatsApp to unveil encrypted chat backups feature soon
The screenshots shared on the platform revealed that WhatsApp will ask users to share the password created by the users while encrypting their backups. It will also ask to share their encryption key which is basically a 64-digit encryption key. WhatsApp has not released any official date of the launch of this particular feature.
May 21, 2021, 19:27 PM IST
WhatsApp to allow users to transfer chats to a different phone number
Presently, if you are looking to restore a backup of your WhatsApp chats, your phone is required to have the same number and operating system like the older device. The migration feature is in testing mode and therefore it is looking to enable users to move their messages to a new phone number.
May 21, 2021, 17:57 PM IST
WhatsApp chat migration: THIS feature will transfer chats between synced devices
As both the devices will be synced, some chat functions will work on both the devices and other features such as chat actions such as pinning a chat or starring a message will work on both the devices. However, some features will not work on the synced devices, WABetaInfo reported.
May 07, 2021, 20:48 PM IST
THIS WhatsApp feature will now show bigger photos and videos in chats
In a tweet, WhatsApp has revealed more about this feature and its functioning. Generally, photos sent on WhatsApp come across as cropped and one needs to open it to view the full image. Last month, WhatsApp came up with this feature for iOS users with the update version 2.21.71 in the App Store.
May 01, 2021, 09:37 AM IST
WhatsApp’s upcoming feature will not allow users to delete chats from linked devices
The image shared by WABetaInfo reveals that when a user decides to delete a chat from one of the linked devices, then WhatsApp will show them a dialog box that will inform users that the chat won’t be deleted from other devices.
Apr 24, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
WhatsApp Chat Threads feature available for select beta users on Android: Check how it works
WhatsApp Chat Threads is one such feature that will be launched later this year. However, the company has released this feature for select WhatsApp beta users. As per the website WABetaInfo, the Chat Threads WhatsApp feature is made available for a few beta users on Android.
Mar 28, 2021, 12:33 PM IST
WhatsApp testing 24-hour timer feature for disappearing messages: Here’s how it will work
This feature can be enabled for group chats and one-on-one conversations as well and it can be turned off by default, and turned on through the contact/group info. Only admins have control over disappearing messages in group chats but in other chats, both parties can turn it on/off whenever.
Mar 06, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
Now WhatsApp users can turn off read receipts for voice messages: Check how
The instant messaging app will now turn off read receipts for voice messages for iPhone users. However, it is not clear if WhatsApp will extend the functionality to Android users and if WhatsApp is going to retain it for iPhone users either.
Mar 05, 2021, 17:53 PM IST
WhatsApp's latest feature lets you make voice, video calls from desktop, Here's how to use
The Facebook-owned messaging app announced end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls for its desktop app version. The much anticipated decision came as a big relief for the users, especially for those using the messaging app for work.
Mar 04, 2021, 19:29 PM IST
WhatsApp to come with redesigned media footer on Android: Check how it looks
As per WABetaInfo, WhatsApp beta update 2.21.5.4 comes with the new feature called the redesigned media footer for the section that appears when you’re editing a media on WhatsApp. There’s an in-app editing tool that can be used to edit media before sending it to any contact or uploading it as a Status.
Feb 27, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
WhatsApp new Terms of Service to come on May 15: Here’s what it will clarify
With the screenshots, the blog site explained the changes that the new policy will bring to the messaging platform and the new WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.4.13, WhatsApp is working to improve the communication to the users with a new informative alert.
Feb 18, 2021, 23:01 PM IST
New feature on WhatsApp coming soon: Here’s how to log out from the platform
If you look at the platform, it has been an essential part of everyone’s lives and therefore, it has become a threat to people’s personal space and privacy. Now, WhatsApp has come up with a new feature that allows a user to take a break from the messaging platform.
Feb 16, 2021, 17:56 PM IST
Read deleted messages on WhatsApp: Follow these tricks and know how to do it
A lot of its users migrated to alternate apps such as Signal and Telegram. Despite that, WhatsApp has certain features that could amaze users and one of them is WhatsApp deleting feature which can be read by a user if it's deleted.
Feb 11, 2021, 16:48 PM IST
WhatsApp to launch multi-device support soon; check the details here
As per the WABetaInfo report, this feature currently works without issues for both WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business and it is basically available on the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS but it’s not visible to public beta users yet. WhatsApp is also expected to roll out for Android.
Feb 09, 2021, 20:02 PM IST
WhatsApp rolls out ‘mute video’ feature; here are the details
Apparently, this feature, despite being rolled out on Android right now, will also be available for iOS users. The website which updates everything about WhatsApp mentioned the feature for the first time in November 2020 with the Android beta version 2.20.207.2 of the app when the feature was under development.
Feb 08, 2021, 16:07 PM IST
WhatsApp working on a new feature for group chats; here are the details
Apart from this, WhatsApp has also released a new animated sticker pack called Taters n tots, which is available for previous versions too. To download the sticker pack, interested users can tap on the sticker icon in any chat, and select the ‘+’ icon, and then it will appear first in the list of sticker packs.
Feb 06, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
Good news WhatsApp desktop users! Audio, video calling feature available now
The options to make audio and video calls have started appearing for some beta users, besides the search button at the top of the chat window — both bearing the beta tag.
Dec 18, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
WhatsApp for web may soon come with audio, video calling feature
When you receive a calls from WhatsApp Web, a pop up window will appear where you can accept or decline the incoming call.
Oct 21, 2020, 17:25 PM IST
WhatsApp multiple devices feature in final stage of testing: Reports
Spotted first by WABetaInfo, a fan website that tracks WhatsApp updates, users will not need an Internet connection on the main phone.
Sep 21, 2020, 12:33 PM IST
WhatsApp new feature may allow users to link account with multi-devices: Report
The latest WhatApp beta is available in version 2.20.143 beta for Android.
May 08, 2020, 17:49 PM IST
