WhatsApp is bringing video and voice calls to its web app
WhatsApp is now rolling out support for video and voice calls through its web app, bringing support for calls to your computer and other devices.
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WhatsApp gets message translations, with auto-translation support exclusive to Android
WhatsApp may not be as popular in the US as it is throughout much of the rest of the world, but thanks to a flashy, celebrity-packed ad campaign, it’s been working to reverse that fate. Now, WhatsApp is adding support for message translations directly within your conversations, with Android users in particular getting a pretty big upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10 first to support satellite voice and video calls through WhatsApp
The Pixel 10 series might’ve been unveiled two days ago, but we’re still learning about some of Google’s latest features. Today’s announcement comes hand-in-hand with WhatsApp, as the two companies are bringing voice and video calls over satellite as an initial exclusive.
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WhatsApp is looking into offering more ways for channels and users to benefit from products through the messaging app, and that means offering ads in certain spots.
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Bizarre Android Auto bug adds ‘Oh’ to WhatsApp messages
One of the useful features of Android Auto is the ability to have incoming messages read aloud, but a bizarre issue around WhatsApp has left messages with an unexpected “oh” added on.
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WhatsApp rolling out new typing indicator to more Android users
WhatsApp is updating how you see when another user is typing with a new typing indicator that’s available to more users.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp beta adds reverse image search through Google
The latest WhatsApp beta build adds a new feature that will give users the option to send a recieved image through a reverse image Google Search.
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WhatsApp may soon let you theme chats with colors and wallpapers [Gallery]
Work behind the scenes on WhatsApp suggests the popular app will soon let users individually theme chats with wallpapers and colors.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp beta for Android adds Pixel-like voice message transcriptions
The latest WhatsApp beta is bringing voice message transcription – a feature previously limited to Google Messages on Pixel phones – to all Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp will soon be able to generate AI images of you
WhatsApp has been introducing its users to AI over the course of the last couple of months. However, a new WhatsApp feature will take things a bit further with AI-generated images of users themselves.
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WhatsApp and Messenger hit with partial outage, breaking pictures and voice messages
If you’re struggling to upload pictures or send voice messages in WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, you’re not alone. Both services are currently partially down, with an outage breaking picture and video uploads, as well as voice messages.
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WhatsApp for Android testing video replies
Soon, WhatsApp for Android may be adding support for sending video replies to video messages.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp beta ditches Google Drive for chat transfer between phones
A new beta version of WhatsApp is rolling out with a change to how the app handles chat history transfers between devices, and it doesn’t involve Google Drive.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Fix rolls out] WhatsApp bug breaks ability to send video from Android devices
A bug in the most recent versions of WhatsApp appears to have broken the ability to send on-device video files on Android phones.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp adds support for Pixel 8 and 8 Pro face unlock
On the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, face unlock can authenticate tap-to-pay, banking apps, and now WhatsApp.
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Android Auto updates have broken WhatsApp messages, fix rolling out [U]
One of the best parts of Android Auto is the ability to send and reply to messages from apps on your phone, but for many, that’s broken with WhatsApp as of late.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp Meta AI: How to chat with the messaging app’s new chatbot
WhatsApp’s Meta AI chatbot is becoming widely available for users, but it needs to be activated first. This guide will go over how to turn on Meta AI in WhatsApp and how to chat or generate images.
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It’s not just you: WhatsApp, Instagram, and other Meta apps were down
WhatsApp experienced a global outage today, preventing users from sending or receiving messages, while other Meta apps such as Facebook Messenger and Instagram are also experiencing issues.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp Beta hints at Chat Lock for linked devices
According to the latest beta, WhatsApp could soon offer enhanced Chat Lock when using the linked devices feature.
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WhatsApp improved bottom navbar now officially rolling out
WhatsApp’s improved bottom navbar is officially rolling out to Android users of the cross-party messaging platform.
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WhatsApp appears to be bringing voice transcription to Android following iOS debut
A new feature seems to be on its way to WhatsApp for Android, with transcription for voice messages spotted in the app’s code.
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WhatsApp may soon let you pin up to five chats
WhatsApp is expanding support for pinning chats, raising the limit to five chats.
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WhatsApp now blocks ability to take screenshots of profile pictures
WhatsApp is now rolling out an update that blocks you from taking a screenshot of a contact profile picture.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp backups on Android will soon count toward your Google Account storage
Google and WhatsApp today announced a change where WhatsApp chat and media backups on Android will “start counting toward your Google Account cloud storage limit” from December 2023 onward.
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