WhatsApp makes its move over to passkeys for Android
WhatsApp is the latest service to make the switch to passkeys, ditching passwords for a seamless login.
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WhatsApp Channels let you follow accounts like a social media app
WhatsApp is moving one of its more interesting features out of beta – Channels. Channels let you follow people or entities much like you would on something like Threads and is rolling out to over 150 regions.
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Upcoming regulations in the EU will require major chat apps to offer a level of interoperability and while some services, like Apple’s iMessage, are trying to weasel their way out of the rule, WhatsApp is currently setting up future support for messages that come from other, third-party chat apps.
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WhatsApp may soon support more advanced text formatting
Text formatting is a simple way to enhance a message and get your point across better, but it’s not always supported by your app of choice. Soon, though, WhatsApp may add support for more advanced text formatting.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp is launching ‘HD’ photos across Android, iOS, more, will also come to videos
The latest WhatsApp feature brings the option to send photos in HD instead of a lower quality. This new option will preserve image quality on large photos that could benefit from limited compression.
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WhatsApp might finally be taking advantage of the AI craze in its latest beta. A limited number of users have noticed a new AI sticker generation tool that lets you create custom images to share with others.
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WhatsApp adding support for quick video messages
Like Telegram, Meta’s WhatsApp is now adding support for quick video messages that can be sent on the fly.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp officially launches for Wear OS 3 smartwatches following beta release
Rolling out today, WhatsApp is getting a Wear OS app for all users after a brief stint in beta.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Android bug that erroneously showed constant WhatsApp microphone access
Reports emerged last month about a bug that made it seem WhatsApp for Android was always using the microphone. Google today acknowledged the issue and a straightforward fix.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp for Android preparing support for using multiple accounts on one device
WhatsApp has lately been addressing some of the biggest complaints about the super-popular messaging service, such as the recent ability to run your account on multiple phones. Now, WhatsApp seems to be preparing support for using multiple accounts on a single smartphone.
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WhatsApp for Android gets group profile pictures and a splash of Material Design
WhatsApp is preparing new updates on Android, with support for group profile pictures, as well as some new Material Design elements.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp seems to be using the microphone constantly, claimed to be an Android bug
Some WhatsApp users on Android have noticed recently that the microphone seems to be in use more than it’s supposed to be, but WhatsApp claims this is a problem on Google’s end rather than its own.
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A big part of Wear OS 3 was getting more third-party developers on the platform, and WhatsApp is now testing an app for the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and other devices.
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WhatsApp officially launches user accounts across multiple phones
Something that has long since to have held back WhatsApp is the lack of cross-device messaging. Now, the messaging app is rolling out the ability to send and receive synced messages across multiple devices.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp companion mode now rolling out to all beta users
After months of teasing, and then testing with a limited pool of users, the dedicated “companion mode” for WhatsApp is now rolling out for all beta users on Android.
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WhatsApp testing biometric locking ability for individual chats
It’s often amazing that as one of the world’s biggest messaging platforms, WhatsApp lacks several functions that are found in rival services like Telegram and Signal. It seems that WhatsApp is testing biometric locking for individual chats in the latest beta.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices simultaneously [Video]
WhatsApp may be the most popular third-party messaging platform on mobile after Facebook Messenger, but using it on multiple devices is not as simple as it should be. Here’s how to use WhatsApp on two phones at the same time.
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WhatsApp is adding better support for Android tablets with split-view
The latest beta update to WhatsApp is adding better support for Android tablets with a new split-view interface that better takes advantage of the screen real estate.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Service returning] WhatsApp is currently down with users unable to send and receive messages
The WhatsApp cross-platform messaging service appears to be down with millions of users unable to send and receive messages using the application across Android and iOS.
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[Update: Rolling out] WhatsApp adds ‘Call Links’ w/ video calling support for up to 32 participants
WhatsApp is adding a new simplified call-sharing feature named “Call Links” that will make it even easier to start or join a group call.
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WhatsApp increases group chat limit to 1,024 participants
Group chats on WhatsApp are set to expand substantially after an update increasing the limit to 1,024 concurrent participants.
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WhatsApp Android tablet linking hinted at w/ latest beta update
The latest WhatsApp beta update hints that the highly anticipated companion mode is still in the works with evidence of a dedicated Android tablet (or foldable) linking screen.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp voice call support comes to Wear OS 3 w/ app beta update
While the pool of Wear OS 3 smartwatches is quite limited at this stage, you can now take WhatsApp voice calls on your wrist should you have a compatible wearable.
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WhatsApp adds screenshot blocking, message deletion, more in new update
WhatsApp has been keen on improving privacy as of late. This week, the messaging service announced a new update that houses a few new changes in the WhatsApp app, including the ability to delete messages after sending, the option to block screenshots of images, and more.
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