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WhatsApp working on filters to help you find important chats in seconds
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WhatsApp working on filters to help you find important chats in seconds

[ad_1] Despite the emergence of many instant messaging platforms, WhatsApp has managed to keep its place at the head of the pack. Wide accessibility, exciting features, and constant updates are crucial factors that may be contributing to the popularity of WhatsApp. To improve the user experience further, WhatsApp is now preparing to address the issue of the filtering feature.As per a report by the WhatsApp updates tracker, WabetaInfo, the Meta-owned instant messaging app may be working on a new feature to help you filter out the chat list. It has been found in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.14.17 update from the Google Play Store by WabetaInfo. However, the feature is still under development and will be available some time in the future. WhatsApp Filter Chat List: How will it...
WhatsApp debuts one-to-many broadcasting ‘Channels’
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WhatsApp debuts one-to-many broadcasting ‘Channels’

[ad_1] WhatsApp on Thursday began letting select organizations try a new feature called "Channels" that lets them broadcast to followers on the popular, Meta-owned messaging service.The debut comes as an array of agencies and organizations grow disenchanted with Elon Musk-owned Twitter in the face of fees, performance problems, and dramatically scaled-back content moderation. Meta described Channels as "a simple, reliable, and private way to receive important updates from people and organizations, right within WhatsApp." A video shared by Meta showed the potential for Channels to keep people up to date on race results, soccer match outcomes, weather, and traffic, and even share cooking or home repair tips."We think the time is finally right to introduce a simple, reliable, and private b...
WhatsApp video calls to get this Google Meet-like feature soon!
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WhatsApp video calls to get this Google Meet-like feature soon!

[ad_1] WhatsApp is no more just an instant messaging app that it started out as! Over a period of time, with the addition of several major updates and features, WhatsApp has emerged as a multi-purpose communication app. Whether it is about video calling, introducing Meta avatars, sharing stickers, ensuring privacy and security, status sharing, and much more, the app has taken big steps to raise its profile. WhatsApp is now taking another step by rolling out a screen-sharing feature during video calls just like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and other video-sharing platforms. As per the WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the new screen-sharing feature has been observed in the beta version 2.23.11.19 for Android.How does it work? When WhatsApp users are on a video call, they will b...
iPhone user? Your WhatsApp status has just changed forever
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iPhone user? Your WhatsApp status has just changed forever

[ad_1] WhatsApp status for iPhone users is set to change forever! A fancy new feature is all set to be rolled out. The instant messaging app is launching a new feature that will let iPhone users share voice notes as a status update in addition to photos, videos, GIFs, and text. However, there is a limit of only 30 seconds to share a voice message on status. Here's how to post a Voice note on WhatsApp status through your iPhone.How to post a Voice note on WhatsApp status through iPhoneOpen WhatsApp on your iPhone.Now go to the ‘Status' tab which is located at the bottom of the screen.You will find a floating pencil-icon button next to the “My Status” option in the top right corner. Tap on it.To post a voice message, first, you will need to record it just like the way you do to send it i...
WhatsApp groups storage hack! iPhone users will soon get to save space
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WhatsApp groups storage hack! iPhone users will soon get to save space

[ad_1] WhatsApp groups are undoubtedly a great way to communicate with a large audience. Whether it is about a birthday meet conversation with friends, everyday chit chat with family or an important information sharing platform for colleagues – WhatsApp groups always come into play. However, WhatsApp groups are also known for their mass photos, videos or GIFs sharing that can take a huge storage space on your smartphone. Thanks to the upcoming WhatsApp feature, that will let you clear up the space taken by WhatsApp group data.As per a WabetaInfo report, WhatsApp is working on expiring groups as an additional tool to save space as observed in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.5.0.70 update. The upcoming feature known as "Expiring groups" will enable you to establish a specific date when a Wh...
Stop WhatsApp messages from being deleted with this new feature
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Stop WhatsApp messages from being deleted with this new feature

[ad_1] WhatsApp's disappearing message feature allows users to delete the chat history after a certain time frame. However, the online messaging app is now releasing a new feature for iOS and Android beta users that will prevent messages from being automatically deleted from the chat history when the disappearing messages feature is turned on. In order to use or test the feature you will have to install the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android.Informing about the same, WABetaInfo tweeted, "WhatsApp is releasing a feature to keep messages from disappearing on iOS and Android beta! It is now possible to keep messages from disappearing in order to prevent them from being automatically deleted from the chat history!" In another tweet, it also informed about the three rules ...
Multi-tasking aid! WhatsApp video calls get PiP mode on iPhones
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Multi-tasking aid! WhatsApp video calls get PiP mode on iPhones

[ad_1] Do you use the WhatsApp video call feature to connect with your friends and family? It is one of the quickest and easiest ways to connect with your loved ones and actually see them on the screen. However, sometimes, using any other feature becomes difficult while having a video call. To solve the problem, WhatsApp is releasing a new mode named picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for video calls on iPhones. The new mode was earlier teased to some beta testers only. As per a report by WabetaInfo, WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store, which will enable the picture-in-picture mode for video calls to everyone.With WhatsApp's release for iOS 23.3.77 update on the App Store, the picture-in-picture mode has been widely rolled out to everyone on t...
WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video call feature for iOS
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WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video call feature for iOS

[ad_1] Instant messaging platform WhatsApp has finally started rolling out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS, as spotted earlier by 9to5Mac, reported The Verge, an American technology news website. According to the outlet, this feature, which WhatsApp first started testing last year, lets users open up other apps during video calls without any disruptions. WhatsApp will reduce your video call to a small window that sits atop whichever app you go to, similar to FaceTime's picture-in-picture mode. This enables you to participate in the call while looking up information online, reading a relevant book, or even playing a game. The most recent WhatsApp update for iOS (version 23.3.77) gives users access to picture-in-picture mode, althoug...
Bad photos on WhatsApp? No more! Check what’s happening
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Bad photos on WhatsApp? No more! Check what’s happening

[ad_1] Do you find it difficult to share images on WhatsApp while keeping their high quality intact? No? Well, your problem is about to end. Thanks to the upcoming feature, you will find that image compression, which is the reason for bad quality photos, by WhatsApp will be a thing of the past! WhatsApp's update tracker, WabetaInfo has revealed that instant messaging app is working on a new feature that will allow you to send photos in their original quality, preserving their resolution. This expected feature will undoubtedly be considered as a significant upgrade, enhancing the image-sending experience for WhatsApp users.Earlier, WabetaInfo shared that a new feature is under development which will provide an option to manage photo quality. However, "the feature is still in development...
5 NEW WhatsApp Status Update features announced; Status rings, status reactions, more
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5 NEW WhatsApp Status Update features announced; Status rings, status reactions, more

[ad_1] On Tuesday, February 7, WhatsApp introduced a slew of new features for users. These new features are all around the ‘Status Update' functionality, which users can see on a separate tab in the app. These new features include a private audience selector, voice statuses, status reactions, status profile rings (similar to Instagram and Facebook) and link previews on statuses. WhatsApp has begun rolling out these features and if users have not received them already, they should in the coming days. Make sure to update your app in order to use them. Let us take a closer look at these new features.Announcing the update, WhatsApp said in its blog post, “Status is a popular way to share ephemeral updates with friends and close contacts on WhatsApp. They disappear in 24 hours and may inclu...