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WhatsApp Web to introduce ‘Favourites’ filter for quick access to chats; Know what is coming
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WhatsApp Web to introduce ‘Favourites’ filter for quick access to chats; Know what is coming

[ad_1] February 2024 marks a decade of WhatsApp being under Meta's umbrella of social media apps. In the last 10 years, the instant messaging platform has undergone a myriad of changes with the aim of becoming the primary form of messaging, replacing SMS. Now, it is set to get another shot in the arm with reports hinting at the arrival of a new feature on WhatsApp Web, the platform's web version, which will allow users to sort out their chats using a new ‘Favourites' filter.WhatsApp Web - Upcoming featureAccording to a WABetaInfo report, WhatsApp recently submitted a new update through the  TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version to WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.3.10.70. Alongside this update, the platform is also working to bring a new feature to WhatsApp Web that will reportedly allo...
WhatsApp Web dark mode coming! Meta working on update, superior aesthetic experience likely
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WhatsApp Web dark mode coming! Meta working on update, superior aesthetic experience likely

[ad_1] WhatsApp, a leading Android messaging app, underwent significant upgrades, introducing a revamped dark mode for its Android app in December. However, WhatsApp Web did not receive a similar makeover at that time. Recent developments suggest this might change soon, with WhatsApp actively testing a new and improved dark theme for its web client. Check what the WhatsApp Web dark mode update will offer to its users.The latest addition to the ongoing WhatsApp Web enhancements by parent Meta Platforms is the testing of status update sharing through the web client, revealing Meta developers' commitment to refining the user experience. WhatsApp's new dark theme for the web client, reported by WABetaInfo, aims to align its aesthetics more closely with the Android app, catering to the prefe...
WhatsApp view once photos and videos feature set to roll out to web, desktops AGAIN
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WhatsApp view once photos and videos feature set to roll out to web, desktops AGAIN

[ad_1] WhatsApp web and desktop app has been widely used due to its easy accessibility. However, the PC version does not include the WhatsApp view once photos and videos feature that the mobile app has. Now, it is reported that WhatsApp is planning to bring the feature back to all the PC apps with improved security. Know how to access and use the new WhatsApp view once photos and videos feature below.WhatsApp view once photos and videos feature for desktopAccording to a WABetaInfo report, the view once photos and videos feature was removed last year from the desktop app and web app due to privacy concerns. However, now WhatsApp is planning to bring back the feature to eliminate the unnecessary limitations. To send an image as a 'view once' message on WhatsApp for desktop apps, users can...
WhatsApp Web set to receive a major feature; To allow users to search messages by date
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WhatsApp Web set to receive a major feature; To allow users to search messages by date

[ad_1] WhatsApp Web is often the version of the platform that is neglected in terms of new features and updates. All other versions, including the Android, iOS, and desktop receive updates more regularly compared to the web client. That is why it is exciting news for WhatsApp Web users when this client gets new features. Very soon, the web client will get a feature that will make looking for older messages a piece of cake. According to reports, users will soon get a date filter while searching for messages, allowing them to filter their search in a smaller section, allowing them to better pinpoint its location.The report comes from WABetaInfo which mentioned, “WhatsApp is releasing a new search message by date feature to some beta testers…making it easier for them to quickly search for ...
Beware of this WhatsApp bug! This dangerous link can cause your app to crash
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Beware of this WhatsApp bug! This dangerous link can cause your app to crash

[ad_1] If you are using WhatsApp on an Android device, then you need to be very careful! A seemingly non-threatening link is circulating on WhatsApp individual and group chats that can cause the app to crash. As per a report by Android Police, opening a group or individual chat that contains the problematic link such as wa.me/settings triggers the app crash. Normally, the link would redirect users to WhatsApp's settings, but it is currently causing the Android version of WhatsApp to crash, as discovered and verified by Security Researcher Mayur Pandya on Twitter.The bug is affecting WhatsApp Business users also. The report suggests that once the chat containing the mentioned link is opened, it triggers the crash. However, the app resumes its normal functions while restarting, unless the...