WhatsApp working on feature to let users select chats on Desktop beta
When the feature will be released, there will be a new 'Select Chats' option within the chat menu, reports WABetaInfo. This feature is currently under development and it will be released in a future update of WhatsApp Desktop beta, the report said.
WhatsApp bans over 37 lakh malicious accounts in India in Nov
Between November 1 and November 31, 3,716,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned and 990,000 of these accounts were proactively banned before any reports from users, said the company. The messaging platform, which has more than 400 million users in the country, received 946 complaint reports in November in the country, and the records 'actioned' were 74.
WhatsApp introduces 'Accidental delete' feature
Everyone faced the situation when they sent a message to the wrong person or group and accidentally clicked on 'Delete for me' instead of aDelete for Everyone', leaving them in an uncomfortable position, the company said in a statement.To solve this issue, the Accidental delete feature will help users by providing a five-second window to reverse the accidental message delete, and click on 'Delete for Everyone'.
WhatsApp rolls out feature to turn off call alerts on Windows beta
The ability to disable notifications for WhatsApp calls has been rolled out to beta testers after installing the WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2250.4.0 update available on the Microsoft Store, reports WABetaInfo. Users need to open WhatsApp Settings > Notifications to find out if this feature is available to them. If they see a toggle for this feature, they can choose to disable notifications for incoming WhatsApp calls.
WhatsApp lets users see profile icons within groups chats on iOS
WhatsApp's new feature helps group members to recognise other participants that have the same name. The default empty profile photo appears if a profile photo is unavailable or hidden due to privacy settings and it is highlighted using the same colour as the contact name.
WhatsApp rolls out feature to enable users find groups by contact name
The feature appeared to some users after installing the latest WhatsApp Desktop update, reports WABetaInfo. With the new feature, users can get a list of all their recent groups in common with a contact by entering their name within the search bar.
Can't stop circulation of judicial officer's video without users' numbers: WhatsApp to Delhi HC
However, WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging app, told the court that it is not possible to erase the video from the platform until unless it is provided with users's phone numbers and the court's order. Appearing for WhatsApp, senior advocate Kapil Sibal said that if they are provided with phone numbers, they will pull down the video if ordered by the court.
Mark Zuckerberg brings digital avatars to WhatsApp users
On WhatsApp, people can now use their personalised avatars as profile photos or choose from one of 36 custom stickers reflecting many different emotions and actions. "We're bringing avatars to WhatsApp! Now you can use your avatar as a sticker in chats. More styles coming soon across all our apps," said Mark Zuckerberg.
Iran govt-backed hackers hit 18 high-profile people via WhatsApp links
The email and other sensitive data of at least three of them had been compromised: a correspondent for a major US newspaper, a women's rights defender based in the Gulf region, and Nicholas Noe, an advocacy consultant for Refugees International based in Lebanon, the HRW report mentioned.
WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode on iOS beta
The new feature was available for some beta testers that installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.79 update from the TestFlight app, reports WABetaInfo. It allows users to use other applications while placing a video call on WhatsApp. When you multitask with other applications, a picture-in-picture view will appear instantly if the capability is enabled for your account.
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