Tag: Instant messaging app

WhatsApp Desktop to drop this big feature, may annoy you; Read this once
3Nov By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp Desktop to drop this big feature, may annoy you; Read this once

[ad_1] Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp to drop the View Once message feature for Desktop features. Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is planning to drop an important feature from the Desktop version. The “view once” message feature will no longer be available to desktop users which means, view once messages can be opened on phone only. Users will not be able to open it on desktop as the feature is not supported on desktop apps anymore. As of now, it has been rolled out for beta testers only while the non-beta users can still access disappearing messages on the desktop app. But we assume that it can be assumed that the feature will be rolled out to a wider audience soon. As reported by WABetaInfo, this change is being brought by the app in accordance with the extra...
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New WhatsApp image blur tool is simply outstanding! Hide private details
26Oct By adminNo Comments
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New WhatsApp image blur tool is simply outstanding! Hide private details

[ad_1] WhatsApp is testing out a new image blur tool feature for Desktop beta testers. The feature is likely to be extended to mobile users too. WhatsApp is testing a new feature for desktop beta testers allowing users to blur images directly from the chat. The Meta-owned messaging app is reportedly rolling out the new image blur tool to WhatsApp desktop beta users allowing users to blur images to blur out sensitive information. As reported by WABetaInfo, the online platform that tracks the new and upcoming features of WhatsApp, the app has brought two blur tools that will let users edit any part of the selected images by using an alternate blur effect. Users will also be allowed to choose the blur size in order to apply the effect with granular precision. The WhatsApp image blur t...
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WhatsApp rolling out Avatar feature for profile photos
21Oct By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp rolling out Avatar feature for profile photos

[ad_1] WhatsApp is testing Avatar features for Android beta users. It allows users to create a custom avatar for their profile photo. WhatsApp is reportedly testing an interesting feature that will let users to get a customised "avatar" for their profile photo. The app is currently rolling out this feature for selected android beta users.As shared by WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned instant messaging app will soon roll out the avatar feature to Android, iOS, and desktop users worldwide. The new Avatar feature is currently available on WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.21.3. It is set for release soon for beta users on iOS, and Desktop as well. WhatsApp avatar feature rolling out for WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.21.3According to the report, WhatsApp is currently working on a feature called av...
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WhatsApp is bringing an app sidebar and status reply
12Oct By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp is bringing an app sidebar and status reply

[ad_1] WhatsApp is bringing new exciting features that includes a new app sidebar and status reply. Meta Platforms-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp keeps bringing new features to improve the users' experience. The app is reportedly working on a new feature for Windows Beta that will let users send status replies as well as an app sidebar. The new development has been reported by WhatsApp development tracker Wabetainfo. The report says WhatsApp is releasing this feature to the most recent 2.2240.1.0 update that has already been issued last week to some beta testers. However, the users will still not be able to create a new status update.The report reads, “WhatsApp is bringing this feature to the most recent 2.2240.1.0 update that was released last week to some beta testers." It fur...
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WhatsApp electricity bill scam: Users getting alerts to clear dues
10Oct By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp electricity bill scam: Users getting alerts to clear dues

[ad_1] Fraudsters are sending WhatsApp messages to users to clear their electricity bills. Beware of such messages and don’t fall prey to them. Do you pay your electricity bill online? If yes, then beware! Fraudsters are tricking users into paying fake electricity bills via WhatsApp messages. Hackers are trying different ways to attack people online and the new way is sending them fake electricity bills. Since the electricity board sends messages to users to remind them to pay their electricity bills on time, hackers have been using fake WhatsApp messages asking them to pay their electricity bill or their electricity connection will be suspended. Several Twitter users have reported this scam.As shared on Twitter, such messages are being sent via SMS or WhatsApp. When these numbers are...
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WhatsApp to block users from taking screenshot of these chats
5Oct By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp to block users from taking screenshot of these chats

[ad_1] WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature that will block users from taking a screenhot of photos and videos shared as “View Once.” WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new privacy feature that will make the media files like photos and videos shared as “View Once” more secure. Whatsapp will restrict users from taking screenshots of the View Once media files. Though the View Once media files can be opened only once, users can take a screenshot of them. But once the new feature is rolled out, it will block users from taking a screenshot of the same. This way, the media file that you have shared with others will become more secure and safe. As per a report in WABetaInfo, the instant-messaging platform has rolled out the feature in WhatsApp update version 2.22.22.3 for Android ...
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WhatsApp user? Here is a zero day warning for you
28Sep By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp user? Here is a zero day warning for you

[ad_1] WhatsApp zero day vulnerability can lead to hackers exploiting users accounts. WhatsApp is the most used messaging platform across the globe. While it is known for rolling out many new features from time to time to enhance the user experience, the app is in the news now for a severe security bugs and vulnerabilities. The app has reported a vulnerability that might lead hackers to exploit users' data. In addition, CERT-In, the Indian cybersecurity nodal agency has also issued a high-security alert that warns users about the vulnerability that could lead to users losing data. As per the information shared by WhatsApp and CERT-In, this bug affects the Android and iOS versions of the app prior to v2.22.16.12.WhatsApp's new...
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New iPhone edit sent messages delighted you? Get it on WhatsApp
19Sep By adminNo Comments
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New iPhone edit sent messages delighted you? Get it on WhatsApp

[ad_1] WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new iPhone edit sent messages like feature. It will allow you to remove errors and worse from sent messages. Do you love the new iPhone edit sent messages feature? If yes, then there's great news for you, not only on iPhones, but you will be able to access this feature on android phone as well as WhatsApp too is reportedly working on the same. Meta-owned instant messaging app is reportedly working on a new feature that will let you edit the sent text messages. This means, you won't have to worry about typing errors, and worse, anymore. The development has been reported by WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo. They shared, “The feature is still under development but thanks to the WhatsApp beta...
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Relief! WhatsApp privacy gets a boost! Hide online status feature to roll out soon
13Sep By adminNo Comments
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Relief! WhatsApp privacy gets a boost! Hide online status feature to roll out soon

[ad_1] WhatsApp will roll out the new privacy features that allow users to hide online status soon. The new feature is currently available for beta testers. Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is all set to introduce a new privacy feature that will let you choose who can see your online active status. WhatsApp will also restrict others from viewing users' online active status. The new hide online status feature will be rolled out soon. Currently, it is available for Android beta users, reported WhatsApp development tracker WabetaInfo.As per the report, WhatsApp users can easily check whether they can access this new feature or not by going to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy and then “Last seen and online.” ...
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WhatsApp to soon allow users to send messages to themselves!
1Sep By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp to soon allow users to send messages to themselves!

[ad_1] Currently, WhatsApp users can text themselves by using the URL wa.me/91 followed by their mobile number. Meta Platforms-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp keeps introducing new features to improve the users' experience. And now, the app is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users send messages to themselves without the need of another device. Currently, users can send messages to themselves by using the URL wa.me/91 followed by their mobile number. But, this is not applicable on multi-device as the chat with your own phone number only appears on the primary device. However, now the app is developing a solution that will let users send messages to themselves by searching and tapping on personal chat in ...
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