WhatsApp has been focusing on improving user security by introducing new features and upgrades. There are rumors that the app is developing a new feature to display encrypted chats, which is crucial for maintaining user privacy and protecting conversations. While chat encryption is already included in the app, WhatsApp is now working on increasing its visibility and expanding the feature for enhanced user privacy. Stay tuned for more information on the new encryption indicator feature that may be included in an upcoming WhatsApp update. WhatsApp encryption indicator feature According to…

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WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, but most people would say that the messaging app doesn’t show it to everyone. But soon you will see the settings change as the encryption badge will now appear on the profile icon at the top of the chat screen. The new feature is being tested with beta users according to the latest information and we can confirm the details independently. WABetainfo was the first to report the feature being tested, and Android beta users will see the new change in the coming days. WhatsApp…

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Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, is introducing new features to improve the messaging platform’s user experience. A recent addition being tested is a feature that allows users to turn any image into a sticker, adding a personalized touch to conversations. While this feature offers more creative options, it also raises privacy concerns. In response, Meta is addressing these concerns with a new feature focused on avatars. The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.8 includes settings that allow users to control who can use their avatar in stickers. Users can choose to…

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Meta-owned WhatsApp banned over 67,000,000 bad accounts in India in January under new IT rules 2021. Between January 1 and 31, the company banned “6,728,000 accounts.” About 1,358,000 of those accounts were proactively banned before users reported them, WhatsApp said in its monthly compliance report. The most popular messaging platform, which has more than 500 million users in the country, again received a record 14,828 complaint reports in the country in January, with 10 “actions”. “Accounts Actioned” means reports where WhatsApp took corrective action based on the report, and taking…

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WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, is planning to enhance user experience by introducing a new feature that will enable users to send messages to third-party apps like Signal and Telegram. The highly anticipated update, known as version 2.24.6.2, was announced by WABetaInfo. Connection between applications This innovative move by WhatsApp is in line with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and emphasizes chat interoperability to promote seamless communication across platforms. In response to the DMA, WhatsApp had earlier announced the beta testing of the chat compatibility feature in Android version 2.24.5.18.…

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WhatsApp is introducing new features to improve the chat experience for users. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new feature called “search-by-date” which allows users to easily find messages based on specific dates. This feature will make it easier for users to locate important information they have shared in the past, even if they cannot remember the exact wording. The search-by-date feature will be available in both individual and group chats on WhatsApp. WhatsApp search by date feature Mark Zuckerberg shared a message on his official WhatsApp channel where…

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WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has revealed a partnership with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to address the increasing spread of fake news and deepfakes in India, particularly as the nation approaches its upcoming election. Meta said last week that it will launch a dedicated fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp next month “to combat media-generated misinformation with artificial intelligence that may mislead people about matters of public importance, commonly known as deep fakes, and help people connect with verified and reliable information.” Commenting on the release, Shivnath Thukral, India’s director of public…

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WhatsApp has already prevented people from taking screenshots of one-view photos or videos, but soon the same feature will be rolled out to your profile pictures as well. The upcoming option has been spotted in Android beta version 2.24.4.25 which will be released in the coming weeks. WhatsApp gives people their profile picture, but for the longest time people have pointed out the lack of security if someone tries to take a screenshot of their photo, which is a privacy nightmare and can be used for the wrong times. Taking…

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WhatsApp users could soon have an easier time sharing high-quality media, as the messaging app is said to be developing a feature that would enable default HD uploads. Although WhatsApp has been slowly rolling out support for high-resolution images and videos, users currently have to manually select the HD option for each file. However, a recent beta version for Android suggests that this may soon change. WhatsApp feature enhancement The latest WhatsApp beta app, version 2.24.5.6, reveals a new option in the app’s storage settings, reports WABetaInfo. This feature allows…

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WhatsApp, a widely used messaging platform worldwide, is continuously improving user privacy through frequent updates. The company has recently rolled out a new feature in the WhatsApp beta app that prevents users’ profile pictures from being screenshotted, further demonstrating their commitment to prioritizing user privacy and security. WhatsApp beta update Earlier, WhatsApp had removed the ability for users to save or upload profile pictures of others, but now it has taken this a step further by introducing a mechanism to prevent screenshots from being taken completely. When users try to…

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WhatsApp has recently rolled out four new text formatting options to enhance the messaging experience for users. These features, including bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code, are now available for Android, iOS, Web, Mac, and Channels users. The goal of these updates is to help users communicate more effectively and organize their messages for better comprehension. These design options have been in development for some time, and now users on different platforms can enjoy the benefits. These additions complement the existing bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace formats…

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WhatsApp is focused on bringing new privacy features to its users, but this week the messaging app has added something more important, namely new text formatting options. WhatsApp has announced four new text formatting shortcuts that add to the existing list of options that let you text people in bold, italic style, add strikethroughs or even white space. But with the new hotkeys, WhatsApp users can add new elements like bulleted list, block quote, embed code and more. WhatsApp is essentially a messaging app, but the company understands that people…

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WhatsApp continues its efforts to curb fake news and misinformation on the platform in India, and now it has launched a helpline to cater to those needs. The helpline will be offered in the form of a WhatsApp chatbot to users in the country starting in March. Meta is partnering with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to roll out this service in the country. The helpline informs and warns users about possible deepfake threats and content floating on the messaging platform from other sources. Without sharing specifics about the chatbot/helpline,…

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WhatsApp has been actively introducing a number of new features to improve the user experience, primarily focusing on expanding its channel capabilities. However, recent developments suggest that the Meta-owned chat app is expanding its focus to other sections as well. According to WABetaInfo, a source of new WhatsApp features, the messaging platform is currently revamping the interface of the Status Updates tab, as spotted in WhatsApp Beta version 2.24.4.23 of the Google Play Beta program. The purpose of this upcoming update is to improve the usability of status updates. Status…

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WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to ensure that the app stays fresh and up-to-date. This includes not only new features, but also updates to existing ones to improve the overall user experience. Now, as the channel feature gradually grows in popularity, WhatsApp is testing a new interface for the channel list to improve the user experience of the app. As reported by WhatsApp feature tracker, WABetaInfo, this feature was found in the new WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.4.19 update available to users who install the said update. The report…

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Every now and then, WhatsApp users get a bunch of new features for a fresh, useful experience. A while ago, Meta introduced the ability to lock conversations; This added an extra layer of security on top of the device’s already existing biometric data, preventing others from accessing it. This has proven to be a useful feature for users, and now they can heave a sigh of relief in the company of snoopy people. However, it should be noted that the same functions will not work on your linked devices as…

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We have seen how big a threat online scams can be. Not only are they proliferating, scammers are also finding new and sophisticated ways to trick unsuspecting victims. Now if you think about it, a huge number of such scams come to you through apps like WhatsApp. However, Meta has worked on the platform over time and improved it. And now, in the latest update, WhatsApp has doubled down on its spam protection by allowing users to block users directly from the lock screen. The instant messaging application owned by…

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