WhatsApp supports voice message transcription, but it’s better on iPhone than Android
We learned that Meta was testing voice message transcription support for WhatsApp this summer, and we got the gist of how this incredibly useful functionality …
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WhatsApp Chat Lock will get the security feature you’ve been asking for
WhatsApp is an end-to-end encrypted chat app, but those conversations can’t be protected if someone gains access to your phone or if you don’t lock …
WhatsApp for Android suddenly looks more like the iPhone app
We first learned about WhatsApp’s big redesign plans for the Android app about a year ago. The new user interface appeared in beta versions of …
WhatsApp chats might tell you if they’re end-to-end encrypted
Anyone using WhatsApp should know that their chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted, just like on iMessage and Signal. It’s a security feature WhatsApp had …
WhatsApp interop explanation proves how unnecessary the DMA is for chat apps
It’s March 7th, the big deadline day for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The law came into effect on Thursday, so all the big tech …
WhatsApp leak shows its best interoperability feature
March 7th is nearly here, and it’s going to be a big day in Europe. All of the companies that have been designated as gatekeepers …
WhatsApp will work with other chat apps in Europe, but I’ll never use it
The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) law is about to change the tech landscape in ways that other markets can only dream of, or dread, …
WhatsApp’s AirDrop feature might be its most exciting upgrade in years
AirDrop is one of the neat iPhone features that Android has had a tough time competing with. It’s also one of the features that users …
PSA: WhatsApp backups won’t be free anymore on Android
Most people are still recovering after their New Year’s celebrations, but there is one piece of tech news you shouldn’t ignore in early 2024. If …
WhatsApp update 23.24.73 finally lets iOS users send images and videos in original quality
A new update for WhatsApp will finally let iOS users send photos and videos as documents to preserve their original quality. The feature is currently …
WhatsApp finally hides your locked chats behind a secret code
WhatsApp will finally let you hide your locked chats behind a secret code. The Meta-owned instant messenger added locked chats back in May, but until …
WhatsApp desktop app lets you send self-destructing photos and videos again
WhatsApp tested support for “View Once” photo and video sharing for the desktop version of the app about a year ago. But the feature was …
WhatsApp for iPad is finally on the way, with Testflight version now available
With the latest Testflight version of WhatsApp for iOS, the app added a few new slots for users to try the iPad version, which was …
How to add email verification to your WhatsApp account
We learned a few months ago that Meta was looking to upgrade WhatsApp security by adding support for email verification to the app. This feature …
WhatsApp is getting ads, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
WhatsApp is Meta’s (then Facebook’s) most expensive purchase to date, with nearly $20 billion paid in 2014. It’s also the most difficult one to monetize. …
WhatsApp for Mac got a new app, but iPad is still being neglected
After months of beta testing, WhatsApp for Mac just got a brand-new app, which is optimized for Apple Silicon Macs, helping improve responsiveness, battery drain, …
WhatsApp will let you use two accounts at once on the same smartphone
The key security feature of WhatsApp is that you need a phone number to log into the chat app. Your phone number is what authenticates …
WhatsApp for Android adds support for passkeys
WhatsApp is the latest app to support passkeys, a simple yet more secure way to log in without needing a password. The announcement from the …
I don’t want Meta AI in WhatsApp, even if it doesn’t snoop on my texts
Meta announced earlier this week that its Meta AI will eventually populate all its products, including its apps. Meta AI beta is coming to Facebook, …
Official WhatsApp app for iPad is finally in development
The smartphone has always been the natural home for Meta’s popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp. That’s because WhatsApp accounts need phone numbers to work. But …
WhatsApp is already working on support for third-party chat apps
Last week, the European Union (EU) announced the first set of gatekeeper tech companies and gatekeeper services, and we’ve already discussed what it means. For …
WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are gatekeepers in the EU – prepare to be confused
Earlier this week, the European Commission announced the first list of gatekeeper companies and services for the European Union (EU). That’s how we know Apple …
WhatsApp is rolling out HD video upload support to all users
Today, WhatsApp announced it’s finally rolling out HD videos on the platform. With that, you can send crisp and clear videos in chat. This news …
WhatsApp now lets you create groups without names; HD videos coming next
Today, Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced WhatsApp now lets you create groups without names. On his channel, Zuckerberg said: “Making it simpler to start WhatsApp …
WhatsApp adds HD images, but here’s a trick that lets you send original quality files
Yesterday, WhatsApp announced the ability to send high-quality images using the messaging service. With this feature, once you select a photo to send, you can …
Meta might use your email address to make your WhatsApp account safer
Your phone number is also your WhatsApp login. That’s always been the way to access the most popular instant messaging app in the world. But …
WhatsApp launches OG Telegram feature for video messages
One of the features that made me join Telegram so many years ago was sending bubbly video messages to my friends. In July 2023, all …
