Whatsapp Web: News
WhatsApp Web is the name of the web client of the Facebook-owned messaging service, WhatsApp. WhatsApp Web was announced by the messaging service's co-founder Jan Koum through his Facebook page in early 2015. WhatsApp Web essentially mirrors your WhatsApp conversations from your phone, to your web browser. To use the feature, you would need to scan a QR code displayed on the computer screen using your phone's camera. This would authenticate the session and open WhatsApp messenger for you in the browser window. To use the feature, your phone would need to remain connected to the Internet even though you would be using WhatsApp on your desktop browser. As of August 2021, WhatsApp's desktop app for the Windows operating system still relies on the WhatsApp Web protocol to function. The messaging giant is expected to roll out multi-device support that could kill WhatsApp Web as a feature since each device would independently be able to connect to WhatsApp's servers. This could also eliminate the need to have a phone constantly connected to the internet in order to access WhatsApp on a computer.
21 Oct 2023
WhatsAppTop 5 WhatsApp features you must know about
WhatsApp has introduced several handy features for its users in the past few weeks and has a host of new ones under development.
14 Aug 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp brings screen lock feature to its Web client
WhatsApp is introducing a new screen lock feature, designed to enhance privacy and security. It is currently available on the WhatsApp Web beta version.
22 May 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp users can now edit sent messages within 15 minutes
Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp officially announced the long-awaited message editing feature for its users on Monday.
02 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp's iOS beta introduces 'search for messages with date' feature
WhatsApp will soon allow you to search for messages using dates. This feature is being rolled out to beta users on the iOS version of the app.
27 Nov 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp developing 'mute' shortcut for group chats on desktops
WhatsApp is working on a "Mute" shortcut for group chats on desktops, WABetaInfo has reported.
25 Nov 2022
WhatsAppUpcoming WhatsApp features: Voice status, Chat for desktop, Calls tab
WhatsApp is expanding its status feature and will soon allow you to post voice messages as well.
23 Nov 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp will soon allow you to make calls from desktop
WhatsApp is working on extending support for audio and video calls from desktops as well.
22 Nov 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp Desktop app to get new screen lock feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a screen lock facility for its desktop version.
03 Nov 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp disables 'View Once' messages on all desktop apps
WhatsApp has decided to end support for 'View Once' messages on its desktop client.
11 Nov 2021
WhatsApp#NewsBytesExplainer: How to set up and use WhatsApp multi-device feature
Since its inception, WhatsApp didn't allow one account to be linked to multiple devices at a time. However, that changes with the new multi-device support feature that has been released for users around the world after extensive testing.
08 Nov 2021
WhatsAppWhatsApp spotted developing a new Community feature: Details here
Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new feature called "Community" that resembles Discord's groups and channels in form and function.
06 Nov 2021
FacebookWhatsApp Web gets three new useful features with latest update
Meta-owned messaging service WhatsApp now sports three new features to make life easier.
29 Sep 2021
FacebookWhatsApp multi-device could eventually support multiple mobile devices: Details here
After many years of waiting, WhatsApp's multi-device support finally made its way to users earlier this year. The feature allows users to link one WhatsApp account to one primary smartphone and up to four additional devices.
21 Sep 2021
WhatsAppHere's how you can join WhatsApp's multi-device beta on Android
WhatsApp rolled out the multi-device feature for beta version users in July.
14 Aug 2021
TechnologyWhatsApp Web, desktop app finally get image editing tools
Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has begun testing a new feature for the desktop client and the web interface that allows users to edit images before sending them by adding emojis, stickers, and text, just like on the mobile app.
31 Jul 2021
TechnologyWill WhatsApp Web be axed after multi-device support is launched?
WhatsApp recently announced that it would bring multi-device support so users can send and receive messages independently from up to four devices.
07 Jan 2021
FacebookWhatsApp inches closer to launching multi-device support: Details here
WhatsApp has been partially rolling out a new UI for the WhatsApp Web component. The update was a part of the latest 2.21.1.3 beta build available through the Google Play Beta program.
23 Nov 2020
AndroidHow to use WhatsApp's 'Disappearing Messages' feature on Android, iOS
Earlier this month, WhatsApp introduced a new 'Disappearing Messages' feature that allows users to send self-deleting messages in individual chats as well as group conversations.
23 Oct 2020
AndroidHere's how to mute a WhatsApp chat forever
WhatsApp has finally introduced a new feature that lets you mute a chat forever. So, if you are a part of an annoying group on the messaging app, chances are you are going to love this new option.
02 Jul 2020
AndroidAnimated stickers to QR codes: All new features of WhatsApp
Continuing its push to make communication easier for billions of people around the world, WhatsApp is rolling out a series of new features for its app on Android, iOS, and KaiOS.
17 May 2020
Android#TechBytes: How to enable dark mode on WhatsApp Web
Back in March, WhatsApp added the much-coveted dark mode for Android and iOS, and the feature was welcomed by users around the world.
10 May 2020
FacebookFacebook Messenger Rooms will soon work via WhatsApp Web
A few weeks ago, Facebook launched Messenger Rooms - its own "free" Zoom competitor.
26 Feb 2020
FacebookSoon, WhatsApp Web will also get a dark mode
After months of internal tests, WhatsApp is finally making some progress with the rollout of dark mode.
20 Jul 2019
WhatsAppThese new features will enhance your WhatsApp experience
Over the years, WhatsApp has evolved into one of the most loved messaging platforms in the world.
11 Jun 2019
WhatsApp#TechBytes: 5 handy ways to make WhatsApp more secure
With the introduction of WhatsApp, we all got an ideal alternative for text messaging.
13 May 2019
WhatsApp#TechBytes: Handy tips to avoid WhatsApp Web loading issues
As WhatsApp dominates as the most used messaging app in the world, you may be willing to use the web client of the service, aka WhatsApp Web, on your computer.
27 Feb 2019
WhatsApp#TechBytes: 5 handy ways to make WhatsApp more secure
With the introduction of WhatsApp, we all got an ideal alternative for text messaging.
02 Feb 2019
iOSWeird 'reply' bug detected on WhatsApp: Details here
WhatsApp has been marred by a weird 'reply' bug, one that is automatically adding reply context for already replied messages in the text box.
24 Jan 2019
India#FakeNewsAlert: Don't let these WhatsApp hoaxes fool you
Just recently, WhatsApp started restricting message forwards to a maximum of 5 people.
25 Oct 2018
iOSFinally, WhatsApp is getting sticker support: Details here
After a long wait, WhatsApp users would finally get the ability to send and receive stickers.
11 Oct 2018
iOSUpdate WhatsApp: This video call bug could compromise your account
If you've not updated WhatsApp in a long while (weeks or months), it might just be the time to do so.
01 Sep 2018
WhatsApp8 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now
Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.
17 Aug 2018
WhatsApp8 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now
Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.
11 Aug 2018
XiaomiHow to use multiple WhatsApp accounts on phones, PCs
With over 1.5 billion monthly active users, and over 60 million messages being sent everyday, WhatsApp, undoubtedly, remains the world's favorite messaging app.
11 Aug 2018
WhatsApp9 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now
Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.
07 Aug 2018
XiaomiHow to use multiple WhastApp accounts on phones, PCs
With over 1.5 billion monthly active users, and over 60 million messages being sent everyday, WhatsApp, undoubtedly, remains the world's favorite messaging app.
02 Aug 2018
iOSNew features are coming to WhatsApp Web
After releasing a slew of updates for its mobile application, WhatsApp is reportedly working on new updates for its WhatsApp Web service.
29 Jul 2018
WhatsApp9 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now
Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.
13 Jul 2018
India10 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now
Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.
30 Jun 2018
iOSWhatsApp admins can now control participants' ability to send messages
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that allows group admins to control who can send messages in a group chat.
17 Jun 2018
MicrosoftWhatsApp and Microsoft are planning a 'real' Windows app
According to reports, WhatsApp is working with Microsoft to develop a proper Windows app.
07 May 2018
YouTubeWhatsApp now lets you open chat, without even visiting app
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature through which users can directly open a chat window of a particular contact without having to visit the app itself.
03 Mar 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp to extend the deadline for deleting sent messages
WhatsApp is beta-testing an update that extends the deadline of the 'Delete for Everyone' feature on the chat app.
13 Dec 2017
FacebookHow's the JioPhone doing three months after launch? A verdict
Perhaps the most revolutionary development in the Indian market this year was the entry of the JioPhone, a feature phone at never-before prices that intensified an ongoing price war in telecom.
14 Nov 2017
IndiaWhatsApp for iPad to be launched soon
After being popular on smartphones for several years, it looks like Facebook-owned WhatsApp is going to launch the messaging app for tablets now.
11 Nov 2017
iPhoneYou can 'unsend' WhatsApp messages after 7-minutes. Here's the hack
WhatsApp introduced 'unsend' feature last month, allowing its users to delete messages within seven minutes of sending them.