WhatsApp rolling out crop tool for drawing editor in Windows beta
The new tool will help users to crop their images within the app itself, making it easier for them to edit media, reports WABetaInfo. Also, it will help users to save time. Also, it will help users to save time. Before this feature, users had to use external image editing tools to crop their photos before sharing them.
WhatsApp back after global outage
Some WhatsApp users were unable to use the platform on their mobile and desktop devices, while some were experiencing issues with sending and downloading media, reports WABetaInfo. According to the report, the outage started on Monday and was rectified some time later.
WhatsApp rolling out new calling button on iOS beta
If the new feature is enabled on the users' application, they will see a different calling icon, reports WABetaInfo. This new icon will still allow group participants to make group calls but it will now display a context menu which will allow them to select whether to make an audio or video call.
WhatsApp to bring iPad support as companion device
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for iPad is still in development and not yet available to beta testers, however, once it is released, users will finally be able to link their existing WhatsApp account on Android with their iPad.
WhatsApp rolling out new 'Updates' tab on iOS beta
The status tab on the platform has been modified and is now called "Updates," reports WABetaInfo. However, channels are not available in this version as they are still in development. With the first version of the new Updates tab, muted status updates are available within a separate section named "Muted Status".
WhatsApp bans record over 74 lakh bad accounts in India in April
Between April 1 and April 30, "7,452,500 WhatsApp accounts were banned and 2,469,700 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users", WhatsApp said in its monthly compliance report. The most popular messaging platform, which has nearly 500 million users in the country, received another record 4,377 complaint reports in April in the country, and the records "actioned" were 234.
Soon, link your existing WhatsApp account to 2nd iOS device
With this feature, users can link up to four devices simultaneously, meaning they can connect even more than two mobile phones to their WhatsApp account, reports WABetaInfo. Earlier, the company rolled out the 'companion mode' feature to Android users but now the company is finally releasing the ability to link an iPhone as a second device to everyone.
WhatsApp rolls out 'status archive' feature for businesses on Android
According to WABetaInfo, the status updates will be archived on users' devices after 24 hours when the feature is enabled. In addition, users can also manage their archive preferences and see their archive directly from the menu within the Status tab. As the archive is always private, only the businesses can see their archived status updates.
WhatsApp lets users edit messages with 15-minute time limit
This feature has started rolling out to users globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks. All that the users need to do is long-press on a sent message and choose 'Edit' from the menu for up to 15 minutes after. "For the moments when you make a mistake, or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages," said the instant messaging platform.
WhatsApp's new feature to let users create stickers within app
According to WABetaInfo, the company plans to introduce a "New Sticker" option within the chat share action sheet. The feature will allow users to select a photo from their library and edit it with tools such as the ability to remove the background. Moreover, the report mentioned that the new feature will save users from downloading third-party applications.
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