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WhatsApp working on new 'Lock chat' feature for Android beta
This new feature will improve the users' privacy as it will help users to lock their most private chats within the chat's contact or group info, reports WABetaInfo. When a chat is locked, it can only be accessed using the user's fingerprint or passcode, making it almost impossible for anyone else to open the chat.
WhatsApp rolling out new text editor on Android beta
Users will also be able to easily switch between different fonts by tapping one of the font options displayed above the keyboard. The text alignment can also be changed to the left, centre or right, providing users with more control over formatting text within images, videos and GIFs.
Insta launches new collaborative collections feature to save posts shared with friends
With this new feature, people can connect with friends over common interests by saving posts to a collaborative collection in their group chat or a one-on-one DM, according to TechCrunch. Now when you go to save a piece of content on Feed or from your DMs, you'll see a new option to create a collaborative collection.
WhatsApp working on new feature 'edit message' on iOS
According to WABetaInfo, with this feature, users will be able to quickly and easily edit their mistakes in a message without sending additional messages. In addition, it will also improve communication between users as it will offer users a way to ensure that their messages are clear, concise, and error-free. Moreover, the report stated.
WhatsApp working on new 'audio chats' feature on Android
According to WABetaInfo, a new waveforms icon will be added to the chat header, allowing users to initiate audio chats, plus users will see a red button for ending ongoing calls. As the waveform icon signifies the potential for real-time audio visualisation, the report states that it is likely that the space above the chat header could be reserved for displaying audio waveforms.
Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features
"WhatsApp is the largest platform to provide a fully end-to-end encrypted messaging experience that allows cross-platform communication between mobile phones, computers, tablets and more. This means that your personal messages, media and calls are always end-to-end encrypted across all your devices," Meta said.
WhatsApp rolling out limit polls to only one choice feature on Android
According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to select only one option which they feel most strongly about. The report also said that this feature is helpful as it will make the poll results more accurate as users are limited to one choice. Moreover, this is even useful in cases where only one answer is required.
Instagram now puts ads in user search results
Ads will show up in the feed that people can scroll when they tap into a post from search results. "We plan to launch this placement globally in the coming months," the company said in a blog post. Instagram also announced 'Reminder' ads which are rolling out to all advertisers as an option in feed. The move is to help advertisers.
This layoff was not performance-based: Sacked Meta worker
Sara Schneider, a Senior Recruiter at Meta in the US, wrote in her LinkedIn post: "Unfortunately, my maternity leave was cut short at Meta due to the brutal Meta Layoffs. I spent an amazing 3 years at a company that had so many memories and worked with the best teams and incredible people. This layoff was not performance-based as so many top performers were let go."
WhatsApp releases bug fix update for issue with notifications on iOS
Some users had reported on Twitter that they were facing an issue with receiving notifications on WhatsApp, preventing them from getting notified about new messages, reports WABetaInfo. However, this issue seemed to be limited to the business application.The fix for notifications is available after installing the latest update.
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