WhatsApp is a cross-platform messaging app. It makes use of internet connection on mobile devices for messaging, voice calls, video calls, and file sharing. The company was bought by Facebook in 2014.
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WhatsApp might soon let you log into its desktop app with your fingerprint
Forget about those annoying QR codes: you might soon be able to log into WhatsApp's desktop version just with your fingerprint. ...
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WhatsApp debuts a new portal for all its security-related disclosure
WhatsApp has introduced a new portal today to have all of the app's security disclosure in one place. Plus, it has also released a list of six previously undisclosed vulnerabilities that have been patched. These patches include fixes for bugs that allowed hackers to send unsolicited ...
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WhatsApp might finally sync your chats between iOS and Android
One of the things people worry about when switching from Android to iOS or vice versa is syncing their WhatsApp chat logs — it simply doesn't work nearly as well as when you're moving to a new device on the same platform. There are a few apps that claim to do it, but they're all ...
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WhatsApp now lets you reverse search viral messages to check if they're bogus
WhatsApp has been testing features to let you perform reverse search images and text of the message to control misinformation. Now, the company is rolling out the function to let you search a message on the web to check if a frequently forwarded message has correct information or ...
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WhatsApp might soon let you mute annoying chats forever
You might soon be able to forever mute those annoying WhatsApp groups you never really participate in thanks to a new "Always ...
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WhatsApp Pay moves one step closer to Indian launch
WhatsApp's much-awaited payments launch in India has hit many regulatory roadblocks in the past. However, the company has moved a step closer to launch, as the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has certified that WhatsApp is now in compliance with data-localization norms. As ...
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WhatsApp might soon work with the same phone number across multiple phones
WhatsApp has taken another step towards introducing one of the most awaited features -- the ability to use the chat app on multiple devices. According to a post by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has introduced a hidden function in its Android beta that lets you use the app on four devices ...
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It's not just you: WhatsApp is down for many users [Update: It's back]
If you've been having trouble sending or receiving messages on WhatsApp, you're not alone. People around the world are reporting the Facebook-owned services is experiencing major outages, leaving users of one of the world's most popular chat apps without the ability to communicate. The ...
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WhatsApp officially announces QR codes and animated stickers
WhatsApp today announced a slew of new features that are set to roll out "over the next few weeks." While we've heard about some of these for a while, it's nice to get official confirmation. The most notable addition is likely the ability to add contacts via a simple QR code, similar ...
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Google is testing Smart Compose on WhatsApp and Telegram
Users of Gboard beta have spotted Smart Compose popping up in Google Messages, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
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Google Photos won't automatically back up your WhatsApp and Facebook images
Google Photos will no longer back up images and videos from folders created by messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook ...
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WhatsApp's new payments service is suspended in Brazil
WhatsApp's newly launched payment service in Brazil is under threat. On Tuesday, The country's central bank ordered Visa ...
