According to WhatsApp’s monthly user safety report, the instant messaging service banned more than 2.3 million Indian users in the month of August alone. And if you inadvertently send a spam email to your contacts with unverified information, there is a chance that your account could end up being banned as well. Even if your use of WhatsApp is bona fide, you risk having your account banned if your activity violates the company’s terms of service agreements. For example, if WhatsApp systems identify your use as scam, spam, or responsible…
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5 Upcoming WhatsApp Features You Should Know
WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging applications, is known for its constant addition of new features to the platform. This includes changes to chat dynamics, new emojis, and other fun features, as well as privacy additions. Thanks to the WhatsApp Beta developments, brought to us by WABetaInfo, We also have an idea of what to expect from future WhatsApp updates. Here are five upcoming WhatsApp features you should know about. Screenshot blocking WhatsApp is working on a feature to block the ability to take screenshots and it’s in…
Read MoreWhatsApp to block screenshots to view photos and videos at once; Add a Premium subscription: Report
Block screenshots to view photos and videos at once This feature is currently rolling out to some beta testers who have installed the app from the Play Store. Until now, users could simply take a screenshot of the image or video that was only meant to be viewed once. But now, for some, the screenshot appears black while others are unable to capture one. The interesting thing is that even if you use a third-party extension, the image will turn black. This is really good news for those who share…
Read MoreWhatsApp adds support for sharing “contact links”, and will support 32 users in a video call
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post that they are working on a new feature called ‘Call Links’. As the name suggests, the call links feature allows users to share a link where others can join the audio or video call by simply clicking on the link. More importantly, group video calls on WhatsApp will now support 32 users. Previously the maximum was eight users for group video calls on the platform. It’s interesting to note that apps like FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Meet have already had this…
Read MoreWhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to connect to an Android tablet
Earlier this month, WhatsApp added a bunch of new features like the ability to search messages by date and hide communication status via the beta app. The developers were also testing some features like the ability to capture WhatsApp calls on WearOS and the much-anticipated message editing feature. Now, a report from WABetaInfo It is suggested that WhatsApp Beta v2.22.21.5 and v2.22.21.6 will allow users to link an Android tablet to an existing WhatsApp account. The feature first appeared in May of this year and has been in development ever…
Read MoreTwitter has changed its “Share” button to a WhatsApp icon for some users in India
Twitter is known for making changes to the user interface of its platform, as most social media platforms will at some point to keep the user interface up to date with the times and newer usage habits. However, sometimes the changes do not get the expected feedback and are undone. Twitter’s latest change, currently in the testing phase, may be the platform’s next feature to counter mixed reactions. Earlier this week, Twitter changed the look of the share button for many users in India. The share icon, which was originally…
Read MoreHere’s how to make UPI payments on WhatsApp in four easy steps
Whether you’re paying for groceries at your local kirana store or sending money to your family and friends, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is one of the most convenient ways to make payments digitally. WhatsApp simplifies UPI-based payments by allowing users to send money as easily as sending a message. To start UPI payments, all you have to do is tap on the “$” icon while chatting with the recipient or scan any QR code in over 20 million QR-coded stores. Here are four simple steps to make UPI payments…
Read MoreWhatsApp has stopped working on older iPhone variants as of October
WhatsApp is said to stop working on older Apple iPhone variants later this year. New report from Mashable India It indicates that the popular instant messaging app may stop supporting older versions of Apple’s iOS software as early as October this year. Versions include iOS 10 and iOS 11, according to previous tips for WABetaInfo. If the reports are to be believed, WhatsApp has already started alerting iPhone users on iOS 10 and iOS 11 of the change. Why could this happen? WhatsApp, like most apps, needs regular modification and…
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