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iOSiPadiPhoneSep 28, 2021Sep 28, 2021

WhatsApp multi-device 2.0 support on iPad and another iPhone is coming soon

Rida Imran

Earlier it was discovered that WhatsApp is testing a new iPad app with multi-device 2.0 support which was expected to launch soon. Now, WABetaInfo has more evidence that solidifies the claim that the social media company is developing the capability…

iOSiPhoneSep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021

WhatsApp is releasing a new ‘group icon editor’ on iOS, similar to iMessage’s group icon editor

Rida Imran

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on iOS beta called the ‘group icon editor’. The new editing feature will allow iPhone users to create personalized iMessage-like icons for their group chats. Previously, it was discovered that WhatsApp is working…

AndroidFacebookiOSSep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021

WhatsApp to secure iCloud backups with end-to-end encryption by late 2021

Rida Imran

To expand security on its platform, WhatsApp is going to secure iCloud backup with end-to-end encryption later this year. The new security feature is built on a two-factor authentication framework for key storage and cloud storage to allow iOS and…

FacebookSep 7, 2021Sep 8, 2021

Rejecting claims of a new privacy report, WhatsApp says it only reads the reported messages

Rida Imran

A new report by ProPublica claims that WhatsApp does not support end-to-end encryption on the platform and the company has hired thousands of contractors to view users’ text, photo, and video messages. However, Facebook says that report is based on…

iOSAndroidiPhoneSep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021

WhatsApp is working on a new customizable ‘Last Seen’ status privacy feature on iOS and Android

Rida Imran

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to adjust their ‘Last Seen’ status’ visibility. On a new contact-to-contact basis, users will be able to select the contacts they do not want to share their status visibility with….

FacebookiOSAug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new payment chat shortcut

Rida Imran

WhatsApp beta for Android recently introduced a new payment chat shortcut that allows users to send payments directly from the app. WABetaInfo reports that the payment feature is being tested for the iOS version of the app. And like on…

FacebookiOSiPadAug 22, 2021

WhatsApp for iPad app launching soon with multi-device 2.0

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp for iPad app will be launching soon with multi-device 2.0 support. The app will also support Android tablets with the update, as confirmed by WABetaInfo. Currently, WhatsApp multi-device support is in beta testing and users can opt-in to use…

iOSAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2021

WhatsApp is currently beta testing large link previews for iOS

Asma Hussain

In April, WhatsApp launched a new update for iOS that featured larger media thumbnails, alongside group controls for disappearing messages. Now, the platform is planning to do the same for link previews. According to a new report, the company is…

FacebookHow tosAug 15, 2021

How to use WhatsApp on multiple devices without keeping your phone connected

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has rolled out its multi-device functionality as a beta to all users on Web, Desktop and Portal devices. Users who enroll in the beta can use WhatsApp on up to 4 devices at the same time, however, the account…

AndroidiOSAug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021

WhatsApp will soon let users transfer their chat history between Android and iOS

Asma Hussain

On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed that it is adding a highly-anticipated feature to its platform – the ability to transfer chat histories between iOS and Android phones. The chat history will include all conversations, photos, and voice notes. Prior to this,…