WhatsApp has historically relied on OTP codes for user sign-ins, though an upcoming update appears to contain an option to add a traditional password for added security. Better late than never!
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Android might not be an official mobile branch to any desktop operating system — not yet, at least — but the past decade or so has seen plenty of first and third-party integrations with Windows. WhatsApp users might be next in line for a big desktop upgrade, as it could be the next service to see native support for Microsoft’s “Cross-Device Resume” feature.
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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 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.
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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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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 is updating how you see when another user is typing with a new typing indicator that’s available to more users.
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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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Work behind the scenes on WhatsApp suggests the popular app will soon let users individually theme chats with wallpapers and colors.
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The latest WhatsApp beta is bringing voice message transcription – a feature previously limited to Google Messages on Pixel phones – to all Android devices.
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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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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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Soon, WhatsApp for Android may be adding support for sending video replies to video messages.
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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.
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A bug in the most recent versions of WhatsApp appears to have broken the ability to send on-device video files on Android phones.
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On the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, face unlock can authenticate tap-to-pay, banking apps, and now WhatsApp.
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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.
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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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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.
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According to the latest beta, WhatsApp could soon offer enhanced Chat Lock when using the linked devices feature.
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WhatsApp’s improved bottom navbar is officially rolling out to Android users of the cross-party messaging platform.
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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 is expanding support for pinning chats, raising the limit to five chats.
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