WhatsApp: News
How WhatsApp plans to tackle annoying spam calls and messages
Spam calls and messages have become increasingly bothersome. Given its popularity, WhatsApp remains an easy target for scammers.
Why you are receiving unknown international calls, messages on WhatsApp
Be it sending a formal message to the boss or sharing a funny meme with friends, WhatsApp is the go-to instant messaging app for many.
WhatsApp on iOS to introduce community tabs within chat lists
Another day, another update. WhatsApp is working on improving the in-app experience for users.
WhatsApp will let group members report specific messages to admin
WhatsApp is working on a new feature for the Android version of the app, which will bring the ability to report messages to admins in a specific group.
Soon, WhatsApp will automatically silence unknown callers: Here's how
Bothered by unknown calls on WhatsApp? We might soon have a way out.
WhatsApp feature drop: Single-vote polls, document captions and more
WhatsApp has officially announced new features, which bring in new updates to polls and provide more options for captions.
WhatsApp banned over 47 lakh Indian accounts in March: Report
WhatsApp, the popular messaging application owned by Meta, banned more than 47 lakh Indian accounts in March this year, according to its latest user safety report.
WhatsApp introduces voice transcriptions, side-by-side view, and seamless chat transfer
WhatsApp is leaving no stone unturned to improve the user experience, especially when rivals like Telegram are actively pushing new updates.
Upcoming WhatsApp features for Android: Lock chats, privacy checkup, more
Imagine if you could lock your chats on WhatsApp and they could only be accessed using a passcode. The app might soon allow you to do that. This option has been spotted in testing on the beta channel.
Meta's Q1 earnings aren't too exciting but road ahead is
Meta has had a tumultuous time over the past year. Falling revenue, multiple rounds of layoffs, and restructuring defined a frenzied year for the firm.
How to use your WhatsApp account on multiple phones
WhatsApp now allows you to link your current account to as many as four phones, including your main phone.
WhatsApp may permit direct status sharing to Facebook: Here's how
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow you to directly share status updates to Facebook without having to leave the app.
WhatsApp fixes splash-screen bug on Android, releases new iOS update
Users of the Android beta channel of WhatsApp had reported issues with the splash screen, where the app logo appeared distorted.
WhatsApp to introduce Telegram-like feature soon: Know what it is
WhatsApp is working on "Channels." Yes! You heard it right.
WhatsApp now lets you save 'disappearing' messages: Here's how
You might want to think a little before you fire away a disappearing message on WhatsApp from now on. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a feature that allows recipients of disappearing messages to keep them.
iPhone users can now create stickers on WhatsApp: Here's how
WhatsApp is rolling out a sticker maker tool for its iOS platform. The new feature will allow you to create stickers from your images, right within the app, without having to rely on external sources.
Meta's efficiency drive may see another 4,000 employees getting fired
Social media giant Meta is set to begin a new round of layoffs today. The job cuts are part of Mark Zuckerberg's quest to make 2023 the "year of efficiency," one that involves a broader restructuring of the organization.
Why are WhatsApp, Signal at odds with UK's new legislation
We know WhatsApp and Signal as rival messaging platforms. Now, they have joined forces with other messaging platforms to openly challenge a proposed UK legislation.
WhatsApp is readying these new features for Android and iOS
WhatsApp has a number of features under development for Android, iOS, and the web version.
WhatsApp outage: Some users face issues while downloading videos
WhatsApp is reportedly down for some users in India. According to Downdetector, the app has been facing issues since last night, continuing today as well.
WhatsApp finally lets Android users add descriptions to forwarded media
WhatsApp is now allowing Android users to add a description to forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents.
WhatsApp introduces 3 new security features: Here's how they work
WhatsApp has announced a slew of new security features to protect the privacy and security of its users. The new features provide users extra layers of privacy and more control over their messages, the company said in an announcement.
WhatsApp's companion mode will allow you to link 4 devices
WhatsApp is introducing companion mode that will allow you to link more devices to your current account. However, the new feature is currently limited to the Android beta channel.
WhatsApp now allows in-app contact management on Android: Know more
WhatsApp has pushed a new update for Android users, which now adds the ability to manage contacts within the app.
WhatsApp to allow status sharing on Facebook without leaving app
WhatsApp will soon allow users to share their status updates to Facebook stories without leaving the application.
WhatsApp labels newsletter tool as Channels: Here's everything we know
There has been a lot of hype around WhatsApp's newsletter tool and we finally have more information about the new feature.
WhatsApp may soon allow you to 'keep' disappearing messages
Want to save important chats sent via the disappearing messages mode? WhatsApp might soon allow you to do that.
WhatsApp's lock chat feature keeps your conversations private: Here's how
Another day, another feature. WhatsApp doesn't seem to take a break. The platform is focusing more on enhancing the privacy of user accounts.
WhatsApp's latest update lets you get creative with editing media
WhatsApp is rolling out a revamped version of the text editor, bringing new fonts and functionalities to the app.
WhatsApp might soon allow you to edit sent messages
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow you to edit sent messages.
New WhatsApp feature: Single-play audio messages for Android users
Popular messaging app WhatsApp is working on a new feature for Android users.
WhatsApp may soon let you to send video messages
WhatsApp might allow you to send video messages in the near future, as per WABetaInfo. The feature should not be confused with video media files that you share.
How to use WhatsApp's new desktop app on Windows
WhatsApp has launched a new desktop app for Windows, bringing performance enhancements and better calling features.
WhatsApp admins can now tightly control who joins a group
WhatsApp has announced new features that make it easier to find and manage groups on the app.
WhatsApp's latest update for iOS fixes the notifications bug
Popular messaging app, WhatsApp recently released an update on the beta channel for iOS, carrying version number 23.5.79.
WhatsApp now shows profile pictures within group chats on Android
If you find it difficult to distinguish between members in a group chat on Whatsapp, a new option is here to your rescue.
WhatsApp feature drop! New abilities coming to iOS, Android, Windows
WhatsApp is busy expanding its list of features to offer users a more seamless in-app experience.
WhatsApp could soon bring these features to Android and iOS
WhatsApp has released 21 new emojis from the latest Unicode 15.0, eliminating the need to download a different keyboard to be able to access them. However, it is currently being tested on the Android beta channel and will get a wider rollout soon.
WhatsApp threatens to exit the UK over Online Safety Bill
WhatsApp's head, Will Cathcart, said the company will leave the UK if forced to weaken its encryption policies under the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill.
Tamil actor Anicka accuses ex-boyfriend of assault, shares disturbing pictures
Anicka Vijayi Vikramman, a prominent name in the Tamil film industry recently shared a series of pictures that shook her fans.