WhatsApp scam calls back to haunt Indian users, this time from US
People working for a leading media company in the Capital, and even those who have quit the organisation, received numerous such fake international calls -- this time from US-based fake phone numbers -- from top executives, asking them to start conversation.
After HD photos, WhatsApp now let you send videos in HD quality
There was no option to select the resolution of videos sent via WhatsApp, as there was for photos. All videos were automatically compressed and reduced in resolution to 480p, which is extremely low by today's standards.
WhatsApp's new feature to allow add new members to groups directly from chat screen
According to WABetaInfo, a new banner may appear within group chats, encouraging people to add new participants to the group. This feature can be considered as a shortcut to prevent the user from having to open the group info to add a new member to the group. By tapping on that banner, users can add new people to the group if the group settings allow it.
WhatsApp adds faster way to send short videos in chats
WhatsApp said in a statement that video messages are a real-time way to respond to chats with whatever you want to say and show in 60 seconds. “We think these will be a fun way to share moments with all the emotion that comes from video, whether it’s wishing someone a happy birthday, laughing at a joke, or bringing good news,” said the company.
WhatsApp beta for Android allowing users to create groups while forwarding messages
After selecting that option, users will have the ability to select some participants to add to the new group. After creating the group, the message will then automatically be forwarded to it. Users can check if the new feature is available for their accounts by trying to forward a message.
WhatsApp is widely rolling out landscape mode support for video calls on iOS
"Video calls now support landscape mode," the company mentioned in the official changelog. Also, users can now silence unknown callers by going to Settings > Privacy > Calls. The platform is also rolling out the ability to natively transfer full account history when switching to a new device.
Meta rolls out WhatsApp on Wear OS smartwatches
Now Wear OS users can start new conversations, reply to messages, and take calls from their wrist. Available on watches that run Wear OS 3, users will no longer need their phone with them to stay connected, and can respond to friends and family using their voice, emojis, quick replies or text.
WhatsApp widely rolling out redesigned sticker, GIF picker on iOS
The official changelog of the application mentioned that an updated sticker tray with improved navigation is now available on the platform, reports WABetaInfo. This updated feature allows users to scroll the picker upwards, allowing them to easily access a larger grid of items.
Apple makes it super easy to switch from Android to iPhone
One can start the Android to iOS switching process by downloading the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android phone. It securely transfers your contacts, messages, WhatsApp content, photos, videos, email accounts and calendars from your Android phone to your iPhone.
WhatsApp blocks over 65 lakh bad accounts in India in May
Between May 1 and May 31, 6,508,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned and 2,420,700 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users in the country. In the month of April, WhatsApp, which has more than 500 million users in India, had banned a record over 74 lakh bad accounts.
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