WhatsApp adds in-app chat support to Windows beta version
Technology | June 19, 2023 17:12 ISTReportedly, WhatsApp's latest beta update brings the availability of the in-app chat support feature, which can now be downloaded on Windows devices.
Reportedly, WhatsApp's latest beta update brings the availability of the in-app chat support feature, which can now be downloaded on Windows devices.
A person in Mumbai fell victim to a fraudulent WhatsApp message promising a free iPhone in a lucky draw, leading them to pay 4.26 lakhs for taxes on the prize, only to realize it was a scam.
WhatsApp introduces a screen-sharing feature for iPhone users, aligning with their commitment to enhancing user experience and providing a seamless messaging platform across platforms.
WhatsApp users will soon be able to connect their accounts directly to Meta Quest devices, offering an official and native solution for integrating the messaging platform with virtual reality.
According to Downdetector, over 12,000 Facebook users and more than 6,600 Instagram users reported difficulties accessing the platforms during the recent outage.
WhatsApp feature allows users to access multiple accounts from one device by selecting the desired account from a menu. Created accounts are saved on the device until logout.
In order to maintain authenticity, recipients of video messages will be able to identify whether the message was recently recorded. This feature is particularly useful in distinguishing between pre-recorded videos and real-time messages.
WhatsApp is adding two new features to its Windows version. Users will soon be able to share their screen during video calls, and they will also have the ability to edit messages on Windows, just like they can on Android and iOS devices.
WhatsApp is expanding its features by introducing a screen-sharing option for Windows Beta users, enabling them to share their screens during video calls.
The new keyboard includes redesigned tabs for accessing the GIF, sticker, and avatar sections. These tabs have been conveniently placed at the top for easier navigation and accessibility.
The updated group settings screen comes with a new feature called 'Add Other Participants.' This option allows group admins to have control over who can add new members to the group.
WhatsApp safeguards personal information for admins and followers by concealing phone numbers and profile photos, while joining a channel doesn't reveal followers' phone numbers. Channel history is stored for 30 days, and upcoming features will enable faster update on features.
WhatsApp is reportedly preparing to launch an upcoming feature that will allow users to share high-definition (HD) photos on their iPhones and Android smartphones.
WhatsApp has introduced a new update that aims to streamline image editing within the app. Previously, users had to rely on external applications to crop their photos before sharing them on WhatsApp.
DownDetector, a website that monitors outages, indicated that 76 percent of people encountered problems while using the website, 17 percent while using the application, and 7 percent while sending messages.
WhatsApp reportedly developing compatibility with iPad, allowing users to link WhatsApp for iPad to their existing accounts for seamless integration.
The newly introduced 'companion mode' feature allows users to link up to four devices simultaneously. This means that users can connect multiple mobile phones, exceeding the previous limit of two, to their WhatsApp accounts.
WhatsApp introduces the 'Updates' tab in its iOS beta version, featuring a separate section for muted status updates and improved accessibility to privacy settings.
New WhatsApp Companion mode is a new feature introduced on the platform which enables the user to link with 4 iPhones with a single device. This feature was earlier introduced to the Android beta testers, and now it is available for all the iOS users too.
WhatsApp users will be able to access the security centre in English and an additional 10 languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, and Urdu.
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