WhatsApp, a widely used communication tool by billions worldwide, continues to enhance user experience by introducing new features. The latest addition, ‘favourites’, allows users to easily access select contacts. This update follows the recent launch of Context Cards, aimed at improving security for users added to unfamiliar group chats. “Starting today, you can quickly find the most important people and groups at the top of the calls tab and in the filter of your conversations. Whether it’s your family group chats or your best friend, your ‘favorites’ are the same…

WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature that could limit users from sending messages. The account restriction feature is still in the works and not available to the public. It may prevent users from initiating new conversations for a specific period of time. The exact purpose of this feature is still unknown until it is officially launched. Learn more about the upcoming WhatsApp account restriction feature. WhatsApp account restriction feature According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing an account restriction feature that will limit a user’s…

WhatsApp is preparing for major updates to its messaging platform, including a possible new feature that would allow users to share files via a local network without needing an internet connection. Another potential addition is the ability for users to attach notes to their contacts. While the ability to share files over a local network has been mentioned before, new screenshots of the app’s installation screen shed light on the special privileges required to use this feature. These screenshots, from WhatsApp Android beta version 2.24.9.22 (via WABetaInfo ), show that…

WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature that will enable users to privately mention contacts in their status updates, with the goal of improving user experience and promoting more personalized interactions on the platform. Feature under development According to a report by WABetaInfo, the new feature will allow users to tag certain contacts directly in their status updates. When tagged contacts are mentioned, they will receive special notifications ensuring quick awareness of the update. Importantly, this feature preserves users’ privacy as mentions are only visible to the mentioned…

WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new feature that will show users their most recent online contacts, making it easier for them to start conversations with people they have recently interacted with. This feature, which has been seen in beta testing, is designed to improve user communication by highlighting contacts who are currently active or have been online recently. Improved user experience The popular messaging platform owned by Meta has been constantly updating its features to improve user experience and security. The latest addition is expected to provide users…

WhatsApp continues to impress in the world of messaging apps with its cutting-edge features. Following recent developments in AI technology, the company is now poised to enhance the way users view statuses. The latest buzz surrounds WhatsApp’s upcoming Android feature, which aims to provide users with status update notifications. WABetaInfo reports that this feature is currently under development and is slated to be included in an upcoming version of WhatsApp. The feature in Android beta “2.24.8.13” is not yet available for extensive testing. Improving user engagement Apart from this, WhatsApp…

WhatsApp introduced a secret code for the chat lock feature in November, but it only worked on primary devices, leaving sensitive conversations exposed on linked devices. To enhance privacy, WhatsApp is reportedly working on an update to keep conversations locked across all linked devices. The company may also add a feature to status updates that allows users to mention specific contacts. Stay tuned for these upcoming changes on WhatsApp. Privacy feature for locked chats in WhatsApp To improve users’ privacy settings, WhatsApp introduced a locked chat feature that kept a…

There is no doubt that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has made digital payments very convenient. Now many Indians are preferring big and small transactions through UPI. It is no rush to say that UPI has revolutionized the world of digital payments. In 2020, WhatsApp introduced UPI-based payment functionality as a pilot project. After its success, it introduced UPI payments for its Indian users. WhatsApp app’s key advantage of its UPI service is its huge subscriber base in India, which is believed to reach 535.8 million by 2024. However, WhatsApp still…

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has warned Indian citizens about a potential scam involving WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers claiming to be government officials. Scammers are threatening to disconnect mobile numbers or accusing individuals of illegal activities in an attempt to steal personal data. It is advised to be cautious and not provide any personal information if you receive such a call. DoT has also issued an advisory regarding WhatsApp calls from foreign mobile numbers (such as +92-xxxxxxxxxxxx) impersonating government officials and scamming people. Mobile numbers based…

WhatsApp introduced a feature that allows users to send images and videos in high definition (HD). With this update, the messaging app was able to solve a long-standing problem for many who struggled to maintain quality when sharing media files. In the past, users resorted to workarounds such as sending files as documents, which could be cumbersome and not user-friendly. The new HD feature allows users to share compressed versions of their original media files in HD resolution, offering a significant improvement over the standard SD option. HOW TO SEND…

WhatsApp supports UPI payments like other apps in India. The messaging app started piloting the feature a few years ago, but still lags behind the likes of PhonePe, Google Pay and even Paytm. But soon, the Meta-owned platform could get a big head start on its rivals, with rumors suggesting that WhatsApp will soon offer international UPI payments for Indian users. That’s right, WhatsApp could actually take on the likes of PayPal with its UPI payment service available in other countries. An X-user named AssembleDebug has shared the details of…

WhatsApp has rolled out several new features aimed at enhancing user experience, with plans to introduce even more in the near future. These upcoming features include group events, default media upload quality settings, and other improvements. The app has already undergone significant changes, such as reorganizing the status and call tabs and allowing users to pin up to three messages in a chat. Stay tuned for updates on the latest enhancements, from group events to improved media upload quality. WhatsApp new features According to a report by Android Authority, WhatsApp…

WhatsApp has realized that many people use the messaging app to take notes and remind them. You get the ability to send yourself a message, which is more useful than most people think, and you can also pin chats up, especially important notes that you want to see at the top and not scroll down or look for them every time. So WhatsApp now makes the deal sweeter by letting you pin up to three messages in a chat. The update was shared this week by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg,…