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Billions of users across the world use <keyword id="19895189" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="WhatsApp" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="WhatsApp" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword> as their go-to app for communicating with friends, family, and even colleagues. The <keyword id="20841049" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Meta-owned" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Meta-owned" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Meta-owned">Meta-owned</keyword> app is undoubtedly one of the most popular choices for users in India as well when it comes to instant messaging apps. Hence, whenever there is an update regarding WhatsApp, it piques the interest of its users. In the last few months, there were several updates that were announced for the app. Now, it looks like the Meta-owned platform is trying to be more like <keyword id="19900288" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Instagram" source="keywords">Instagram</keyword> as new features are reportedly in the works. According to a report from WA Beta Info, a reliable source for <keyword id="22602876" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="whatsapp-news" source="keywords">WhatsApp news</keyword>, the instant messaging platform is working on two new features. <h2>Users might be able to reshare <keyword id="21168500" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="status-updates" source="keywords">status updates</keyword></h2>The first feature that WhatsApp is reportedly working on is letting users reshare others’ status updates. This feature promises to improve the user experience by enabling the easy resharing of status updates on users' profiles. Discovered by <keyword id="3961385" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="WABetaInfo" source="Orion">WABetaInfo</keyword> in the <keyword id="19897014" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Android" source="keywords">Android</keyword> app's beta version 2.24.16.4, the upcoming feature could introduce a convenient shortcut button for resharing status updates for Android users. That’s not all, users might also be able to add their own customisations to the status updates that they are sharing. At this stage, it remains unclear whether WhatsApp will notify users when their status updates are reshared by others. This feature bears a resemblance to Instagram’s reshare functionality. If WhatsApp actually rolls out this feature, users will no longer have to take screenshots or request the original uploader to send the media privately for resharing purposes. <h2>WhatsApp’s double tap to react feature for Android users </h2>Another feature that could be in the works for Android users is double tap to react. Currently, Android users have to long-press the message in order to react to it. However, as per WA Beta Info, going forward they will be able to just double tap on the message if they want to react to it. This is similar to Instagram’s double tap feature where a heart emoji appears by default if you double-tap a message. If WhatsApp brings the double tap to react feature to Android, it would make reacting to messages much quicker and convenient for users.

WhatsApp working on two new features similar to Instagram, here is all we know about them

Meta-owned <keyword id="790242" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Whatsapp" source="Orion">WhatsApp</keyword> is reportedly working on a feature that will restrict users from taking <keyword id="20118528" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="screenshots" source="keywords">screenshots</keyword> of <keyword id="20953406" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="profile-pictures" source="keywords">profile pictures</keyword> on iOS. As shown in the screenshot shared by <keyword id="19897013" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="WABetaInfo" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="WABetaInfo" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="WABetaInfo">WABetaInfo</keyword>, a message will occur on the screen notifying users that taking screenshots of profile photos has been blocked to protect everyone's privacy on the app. According to the report, this feature will offer an added layer of privacy protection by blocking users from capturing and sharing profile photos without the owner's consent. While people may still capture the image with other devices or cameras, blocking the screenshot feature within the app will definitely reduce the unauthorised sharing of profile photos, the report said. This <keyword id="21168499" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp-feature" source="keywords">WhatsApp feature</keyword> will be useful in reducing the risk of profile photos being misused or distributed without permission by stopping users from taking screenshots. A feature to block screenshots of profile pictures is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app, the report stated. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will offer users a dedicated "filter" to quickly get a list of their favourites from the chats tab on Android. With this new chat filter, users will get to easily access and prioritise specific conversations with their favourite contacts and groups.

WhatsApp working on feature that will restrict users from taking screenshots of profile pictures: Report

<ul><li><keyword id="790242" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp" source="Orion">WhatsApp</keyword> now allows you to use the same account on two phones.</li><li>The new feature allows you to use the app on up to five devices at once, including two smartphones.</li><li>Here’s how to add and remove your WhatsApp account from your second phone.</li></ul>Meta-owned WhatsApp has been on a roll this month, releasing big features after every few days. After introducing <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-introduces-communities-with-up-to-5000-members/articleshow/95275053.cms">Communities</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-avatar-what-is-it-and-how-to-create-your-avatar/articleshow/95394882.cms">Avatar</a>, the messaging app has now introduced a much-awaited feature that allows users to use their WhatsApp account on two phones. WhatsApp launched <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-multi-device-support-what-is-it-how-to-use-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/87601130.cms">Multi-device</a> support last year, but unlike apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp allowed users to only log in to one phone and four computers or tablets. The app did not allow users to log into more than one phone simultaneously. With WhatsApp’s latest update, users can now use the same WhatsApp account on more than one phone. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to use WhatsApp on second phone" comment="subhead" text="How to use WhatsApp on second phone">How to use WhatsApp on second phone</cmsannotation> To begin, make sure you are using the latest version of WhatsApp on both the devices. <div type="image" title="Login" msid="95550124" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;WhatsApp login&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <ul><li>To begin, open WhatsApp on your second device and click on “Agree and Continue”.</li><li>Now, click on the three dots menu on the top right corner.</li><li>Now, click on “Link a device”.</li><li>Then, open WhatsApp on your primary device and click on the three dots menu on the top right corner.</li><li>Now, click on “Linked devices”.</li><li>Now, click on “Link a device”.</li><li>Scan the QR code being shown on the secondary device.</li></ul>Your WhatsApp account will now be linked to your secondary device once the chats are synced. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to remove WhatsApp from your second phone" comment="subhead" text="How to remove WhatsApp from your second phone">How to remove WhatsApp from your second phone</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="Logout" msid="95550142" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;WhatsApp logout&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> If you wish to remove the WhatsApp account from your second phone, follow the below steps – <ul><li>Open WhatsApp on your primary phone and click on the three dots menu.</li><li>Now, click on “Linked devices”.</li><li>Now, click on your phone and then select “Log out”.</li></ul>This will remove the WhatsApp account from your secondary smartphone. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-avatar-what-is-it-and-how-to-create-your-avatar/articleshow/95394882.cms">WhatsApp Avatar: What is it, and how to create your Avatar?</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/how-to-delete-your-number-and-email-from-facebooks-database/articleshow/95349999.cms">How to delete your number and email from Facebook’s database</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-introduces-communities-with-up-to-5000-members/articleshow/95275053.cms">WhatsApp introduces Communities with support for up to 5,000 members – here’s how to use it</a>

How to use same WhatsApp account on two smartphones

<ul><li><keyword id="790242" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="whatsapp" source="Orion">WhatsApp</keyword> will soon allow users to search messages by date.</li><li>By using this feature, users can jump to a specific date to read messages.</li><li>The feature will come in handy when users want to identify which messages were shared on a certain date.</li><li>Currently, the ‘search message by date’ feature is under development.</li></ul>With several new features, the meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is continuously working on enhancing the user experience. The messaging app has rolled out several new features like emoji reactions for messages, surveys, transferring chats between iOS and Android, muting specific participants on voice calls and many more. According to a report by <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-beta-for-ios-22-19-0-73-whats-new/">WaBetaInfo</a>, the instant messaging app is working on searching messages by date. The feature was first spotted in 2020 by WaBetaInfo, but it was no longer in a plan to release to the public after some time. After releasing the WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.0.19.73 update from TestFlight, WhatsApp is planning to release this feature again. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How will the search message by date work on WhatsApp?" comment="subhead" text="How will the search message by date work on WhatsApp?">How will the search message by date work on WhatsApp?</cmsannotation> Currently, this feature is under development, and once the feature is released, users will see a new calendar icon when they search for a message in a conversation. With the help of a calendar icon, users can quickly jump to a certain date so they can start reading all messages from that date. <div type="image" title="Search message by date" msid="94145481" hostid="261" sizebytes="64230"></div> To dismiss the date view, a user must simply scroll through the conversation. This feature will come in handy, particularly when users want to identify which messages were shared on a certain date. Besides this, WhatsApp is also working on a new feature that will allow you to send a message to yourself while using the desktop version and the WhatsApp survey feature. With the survey feature, users can give feedback about new products, services and more after receiving an invitation. It is unclear when these features will be rolling out, but soon we will be able to test these features in the beta version of WhatsApp. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-new-features-send-messages-to-yourself-survey-and-bug-reports/articleshow/93997107.cms">Ability to send messages to yourself, surveys and other upcoming WhatsApp features</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/twitter-starts-testing-the-edit-button-will-launch-it-this-month-for-paid-users/articleshow/93931577.cms">Twitter starts testing the edit button, will launch it this month for paid users</a>

WhatsApp may soon allow users to search messages by date — here’s how it will work

<ul><li>WhatsApp is a free mobile application that’s available on Android, iOS and the web.</li><li>From end-to-end encrypted and forward limits, WhatsApp has introduced some new security features.</li><li>Here’s how you can spot a fake message and news on WhatsApp.</li></ul>WhatsApp is one of the most used instant messaging apps across the globe. It has to deal with the number of conversations, messages, voice, and video calls daily. One issue that has been troubling WhatsApp is fake news or message. For WhatsApp, fake messages have become quite a dilemma. Amid the pandemic, the spread of fake news or misinformation has spiked, and it has let WhatsApp brings features and updates to prevent the spread of fake news. However, from time to time, WhatsApp has rolled out different features to stop the spread of fake news, such as a limit on frequently forwarded messages. The greater responsibility in stopping the spread of fake messages is with the users. Everyone needs to know that not all messages shared or forwarded on the app can be authentic. Below, we have listed down different ways how you can <keyword id="14329855" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="spot-fake-whatsapp-messages" source="Orion">spot fake WhatsApp messages</keyword> and news. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Understand forwarded message labels" comment="subhead" text="Understand forwarded message labels">Understand forwarded message labels</cmsannotation> The 'Forwarded' label on messages helps you determine if your family or friend wrote the message or if it originally came from someone else. A 'double arrow icon' and 'forwarded many times' label will be displayed when a message is forwarded through live chats. If you are unsure who the original sender of the message is, it's better not to forward it or double-check the facts before forwarding it. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Check media and photos" comment="subhead" text="Check media and photos">Check media and photos</cmsannotation> Edited photos and videos can be used to mislead or spread fake messages. If you received sensitive media or images, cross-check them with trusted sources to see if the story has been reported elsewhere. It's better to review the facts if the news seems hard to believe. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Carefully look out for messages that look different" comment="subhead" text="Carefully look out for messages that look different">Carefully look out for messages that look different</cmsannotation> Several website links or messages you receive could be hoaxes or fake news. Look for spelling mistakes or bad grammar to identify fake news or messages. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Verify information before forwarding" comment="subhead" text="Verify information before forwarding">Verify information before forwarding</cmsannotation> We have been telling, again and again, to verify the information before forwarding it. Make sure you verify message that has sensitive information by searching facts online. If you are still unsure if a message is valid, cross-check it with trusted news sites. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Use group privacy settings" comment="subhead" text="Use group privacy settings">Use group privacy settings</cmsannotation> To ensure privacy and prevent unknown people from adding you to unwanted groups, you can use the 'Group Privacy' settings. It gives you control over who can add you to groups. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Report" comment="subhead" text="Report">Report</cmsannotation> When you receive a message from an unknown number for the first time over WhatsApp, it shows you the option to report the number directly inside the chat. Also, you can report a group by following these steps- Open chat and then tap on a group name you want to report. Tap on it, scroll down to the bottom, and tap on 'Report group.' SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/ola-electrics-hr-director-ranjit-kondeshan-quits-after-fourteen-months/articleshow/92510756.cms">Ola Electric’s HR Director quits after fourteen months as top executives depart</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/how-it-works-internet-of-things-iot-for-manufacturing/articleshow/92509382.cms">How IT Works: Internet of Things (IoT) for manufacturing</a>

Tips to spot fake messages and news on WhatsApp

<ul><li>The petitioner has sought an injunction against WhatsApp to prevent it from rolling out the new privacy policy in India.</li><li>The petitioner wants the Delhi High Court to grant injunction until the Indian government passes the personal data protection bill.</li><li>Earlier reports suggest that the Indian government is already examining WhatsApp’s new privacy policy.</li><li>WhatsApp has come under fire from its users as well as internet activists after it announced its new privacy policy earlier this month.</li></ul>WhatsApp's troubles are mounting. After widespread backlash from its users as well as privacy activists, now a petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court against WhatsApp's new privacy policy. The petition, <a href="https://twitter.com/barandbench/status/1349683935354134530">according</a> to Bar &amp; Bench, seeks direction from Delhi High Court to the Indian government to make sure that WhatsApp does not share user data with third parties. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="80262586" title="The Indian government may call WhatsApp to explain why its new data privacy policy applies in India but not in Europe" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The petitioner has sought the intervention of the Delhi High Court to ensure that the Indian government frames its guidelines to protect the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. WhatsApp recently <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-will-stop-working-if-you-do-not-agree-to-its-new-terms-and-privacy-policies/articleshow/80127866.cms">announced</a> that it is updating its terms of service and privacy policies from February 8, 2021. If you want to use the app after this date, you will have to agree to the new terms and privacy policies. If you do not accept these policies, you will not be able to use the app. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Indian government is already examining WhatsApp’s new privacy policy" comment="subhead" text="Indian government is already examining WhatsApp’s new privacy policy">Indian government is already examining WhatsApp’s new privacy policy</cmsannotation> <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-steps-into-whatsapp-row-examining-data-sharing-update/articleshow/80260037.cms">According to a report</a>, the Indian government has started examining the controversy surrounding WhatsApp’s new update. “We are collecting details,” said an official source. The issue is reportedly being discussed at the highest levels of the IT ministry. One of the reasons behind this could be the different approach WhatsApp has taken with respect to privacy in the European Union, and countries like India. “Also, the privacy update sought by WhatsApp in user agreement in European Union is seen as lenient while in India it is wide-ranging and may have terms that may potentially harm user privacy,” the official source added. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Trade body calls for WhatsApp ban in India" comment="subhead" text="Trade body calls for WhatsApp ban in India">Trade body calls for WhatsApp ban in India</cmsannotation> The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has asked that the Indian government should either restrict WhatsApp from implementing the new privacy policy or ban WhatsApp and Facebook in India. WhatsApp has issued a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-says-your-privacy-wont-be-affected-if-you-dont-use-these-features/articleshow/80225748.cms">clarification</a> stating that your privacy won’t be affected if you don’t use the two optional features. However, it has mentioned that any chats with businesses will be shared with Facebook and ads will be shown based on these chats. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-will-stop-working-if-you-do-not-agree-to-its-new-terms-and-privacy-policies/articleshow/80127866.cms">WhatsApp will stop working if you do not agree to its new terms and privacy policies</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-says-your-privacy-wont-be-affected-if-you-dont-use-these-features/articleshow/80225748.cms">WhatsApp says your privacy won't be affected if you don't use these two optional features</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/how-to/how-to-move-whatsapp-groups-to-signal-app/articleshow/80213969.cms">How to move WhatsApp group to Signal app</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="790242" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword> is expected to soon introduce disappearing messages that will allow users to send self-destructing messages.</li><li>A ‘Search message on web’ feature will help users in fact checking messages.</li><li>These features are expected to be added in the coming days.</li></ul>WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps out there with over two billion monthly active users. The app regularly receives updates that bring new features and the app is currently working on adding some interesting features. As per a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on adding disappearing messages like Snapchat on its platform. To combat fake news, the app is also working on search messages on the web feature that will help with fact checking. Disappearing messages Disappearing messages or ‘Delete Messages’ feature has been spotted in the 2.20.83 version of WhatsApp. Earlier, it was expected that this feature would be available only for groups. However, the new update suggests that it will be available for private chats as well. This feature will allow users to send self-destructing messages that will be automatically deleted after a specified time. Once the user turns on the feature, he will be able to choose when the messages are to be deleted from the following options – 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month and 1 year. When this feature is enabled, a clock icon will appear in the text bubble. Search message on web This feature is aimed at detecting fake news and will help users in fact checking a message. When a user receives a message that has the ‘forwarded’ tag, a search icon will also be shown next to the message. When the user clicks on the search icon, they will get a message asking ‘Would you like to search this message on the web? This will upload the message to Google’. This will help control the spread of fake news on WhatsApp. There have been <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/16/coronavirus-fake-news-pandemic-133447">reports</a> of fake news about Coronavirus being shared on WhatsApp over the past few days. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/indian-govt-launches-mygov-coronavirus-helpdesk-on-whatsapp-to-educate-citizens/articleshow/74727460.cms">Indian Govt launches MyGov Coronavirus helpdesk on WhatsApp to educate citizens</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/have-questions-about-the-coronavirus-indian-startup-haptik-created-a-whatsapp-chatbot-to-answer-them-all/articleshow/74508311.cms">Have questions about the Coronavirus? This Indian startup created a WhatsApp chatbot to answer them all</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-new-dark-mode-android-ios-3-am-chats/articleshow/74487068.cms">I tried WhatsApp’s new dark mode and now my 3 am chats don’t burn my eyes</a>

WhatsApp to introduce disappearing messages and a fact checking option

<ul><li><keyword id="1634678" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="self-destructing-messages">Self destructing messages</keyword> and <keyword id="3600054" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dark-Mode">dark mode</keyword> are two of the biggest features currently being tested in <keyword id="790242" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword> beta. </li><li>WhatsApp’s dark mode will give the app a ‘blue night’ background. </li><li>Self destructing messages are only restricted to group chats. </li></ul>WhatsApp is working on two new features it plans to launch for regular users in its upcoming updates — dark mode and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/whatsapp-disappearing-messages-feature-mimic-snapchat/articleshow/71392794.cms">self destructing messages</a>. Both of these features can be found on other numerous smartphone apps. Self-destructing messages is the secret to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/how-to-use-the-new-look-snapchat-like-a-pro-whether-youre-new-to-the-app-or-youve-been-using-it-for-years/articleshow/63069509.cms">SnapChat’s</a> success when the messaging first launched. Since then, other messaging platforms like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/people-are-using-the-messaging-app-telegram-to-share-pirated-movies-and-stolen-netflix-and-spotify-accounts/articleshow/63752901.cms">Telegram</a>, DONTALK and SpeakOn have adopted it. Dark Mode has also been around for a while. The feature has been available on Twitter and YouTube for months. Photo sharing app Instagram joined the bandwagon recently introduced dark mode for its user interface. How to use self destructing messages on WhatsApp Unlike Snapchat — where all messages disappear by default — WhatsApp’s self destructing messages will only be available in group chats, according to <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-beta-for-android-2-19-275-whats-new/">WABetaInfo</a>. Within the group chat, it will be applicable to every message. You can choose between a message disappearing within 5 seconds or disappearing after an hour. But, those are the only two options with no time frame that falls in between. The feature is distinctly different from ‘delete for everyone’, which leaves a notification saying ‘this message was deleted’. With self destructing messages there will be no trace of the message ever being sent. How to use Dark Mode on WhatsApp Switching over the Dark Mode on WhatsApp is as simple tweak of the app’s display settings. When you enter the settings menu, which can be accessed by tapping menu tab on the top-right corner, a new option will show up labeled ‘theme’. When you select the theme, WhatsApp will give you the option to choose between ‘system default’, ‘light’ and ‘dark’ mode for the app. The dark mode will then give WhatsApp a ‘blue night’ coloured background. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/whatsapp-disappearing-messages-feature-mimic-snapchat/articleshow/71392794.cms">WhatsApp is working a new Snapchat-like feature which will make messages disappear</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-indian-government-wants-to-build-its-own-whatsapp-for-official-communication/articleshow/69983904.cms">The Indian government wants to build its own WhatsApp for official communication</a>

Here’s how to use WhatsApp’s self destructing messages and dark mode

<ul><li>Currently, <keyword id="790242" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword> works on a single device and it is not possible to use the account on multiple devices, a most requested demand from the users.</li><li>According to WABetainfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp in Beta, the messaging app is working on the possibility to use the same account on different devices.</li><li>"They are testing the feature in order to work with 4 devices at the same time," the report said on Sunday.</li></ul> New Delhi, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will soon allow its over two billion users sync their chat history on at least four different devices. Currently, WhatsApp works on a single device and it is not possible to use the account on multiple devices, a most requested demand from the users. According to WABetainfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp in Beta, the messaging app is working on the possibility to use the same account on different devices. "They are testing the feature in order to work with 4 devices at the same time," the report said on Sunday. WhatsApp is already working on to create an interface for Android as well as iOS. "When the user wants to use WhatsApp on a second device, there is the need to copy the chat history. In this case, WhatsApp always requires a Wi-Fi connection, because it may use a large amount of your data plan," said the report. When WhatsApp has safely copied the chat history to the second device, it will be finally possible to use your account from it. "Note that any message will be delivered to all your family devices, so your chat history will be always synced across platforms, and when you use or remove a device, your encryption key changes," said the report. When the encryption key changes during the process, all active chats will be notified. WhatsApp has also reportedly developed an iPad app that will be released after the activation of the feature, so you will be able to use WhatsApp on your iPhone and your iPad at the same time. The company used WhatsApp for Desktop for this test. It is possible that WhatsApp will allow mobile devices to be connected to your main device later than WhatsApp for Desktop, according to the report. Currently, one can simultaneously access one WhatsApp account both from a PC -- through WhatsApp Web  and a smartphone. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/these-are-the-tabletop-airports-in-india-two-of-them-have-seen-major-plane-crashes-in-last-10-years/articleshow/77427972.cms">These are the tabletop airports in India – two of them have seen major plane crashes in last 10 years</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/how-karan-bajaj-sold-his-less-than-18-month-old-startup-white-hat-jr-to-byjus/articleshow/77415329.cms">A WhatsApp message, six weeks of talks and a $300 million deal – how Karan Bajaj sold his less than 18-month old startup White Hat Jr to Byju’s</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/mukesh-ambani-is-now-the-worlds-fourth-richest-person-after-he-beat-louis-vuitton-owner-bernard-arnault/articleshow/77431776.cms">Mukesh Ambani is now the world’s fourth-richest person after he beat Louis Vuitton owner Bernard Arnault</a>

WhatsApp to soon allow its users to sync their chat history on atleast 4 devices

Poynter Institutes International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) on Monday launched its chatbot on WhatsApp to help two billion users of the Facebook-owned instant messaging platform to check veracity of information related to COVID-19. The IFCN's bot connects people with independent fact-checkers in more than 70 countries and also with the largest database of debunked falsehoods related to the new coronavirus. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75343540" title="To be India’s Alibaba, Mukesh Ambani wants a super app with Facebook⁠— but an all-in-one app is not known to work so far" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> By using the IFCN's bot on WhatsApp, citizens from all over the world will be able to easily check whether a piece of content about COVID-19 has already been rated as false by professional fact-checkers. Since January, more than 80 fact-checking organisations from 74 countries have identified more than 4,000 hoaxes related to the novel coronavirus. All this information now forms the CoronaVirusFacts database and is updated daily by the IFCN so chatbot users can navigate and easily access its content. The IFCN's bot also provides users with a global directory of fact-checking organisations. The system is capable of identifying the user's country via the person's mobile country code and then providing them with their closest fact-checking organisations. The person can then submit a piece of information for review directly to its local fact-checker or visit its website to learn more about what has been circulating in the region. "Billions of users rely on WhatsApp to stay in touch with their friends and families every month. Since bad actors use every single platform to disseminate falsehoods, to mislead others during such troubling times, fact-checkers' work is more important than ever," Baybars Orsek, IFCN's Director, said in a statement. "The IFCN chatbot will allow users to search for fact checks and get connected with fact-checkers in their countries from their smartphones. The chatbot will also serve as a way to direct people to their local fact-checkers' websites," Orsek said. IFCN's bot is free to use. Users should save +1 (727) 2912606 as a contact number and text the word ‘hi' to get the bot started. Initially, the bot will be available only in English, but other languages, including Hindi, Spanish and Portuguese, will follow soon, IFCN said. WhatsApp recently launched several initiatives in support of the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, one of them being a $1 million grant to IFCN. "WhatsApp recently provided a grant to Poynter's IFCN to support the valuable work of its verified signatories around the world in combating COVID-19 misinformation," said Ben Supple, Public Policy Manager &amp; Global Election Lead at WhatsApp. "We are very pleased to now be able to support IFCN's essential fact-checking work with the launch of this important service for WhatsApp users," Supple said. SEE ALSO: <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75267904" title="Here is how you can pay your rent using your credit card" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75267159" title="WhatsApp group calls limit extended to 8 users" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75064117" title="WhatsApp advanced search will help you find your photos, videos and links in chats" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

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Inspired by the stupendous growth of video meeting apps in social distancing times, <keyword id="790242" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword> is building a new feature that will allow more participants, that the current limit of 4, to join group audio and video calls. Spotted on Thursday by WABetaInfo, a fan website that tracks WhatsApp updates, the latest WhatApp Beta update revealed the company is planning to extend the limit of participants in a voice or video group call. "WhatsApp, probably due to the concerns for the COVID-19 and the fact that more users are using group calls, has decided to extend that limit to allow calls with more participants," said the report. The company is yet to reveal how many users will finally be able to join the group call when the new calling feature is rolled out globally. The changes were spotted in WhatsApp Messenger beta for iOS 2.20.50.23. While you're in a call, WhatsApp shows a new header, informing that the call is end-to-end encrypted. "All participants will have to be on the most recent WhatsApp version for iOS and Android to be able to participate in a bigger group call," the report mentioned. Late last month, 70 per cent more people participated in group video calls using Facebook Messenger week-over-week, and the amount time spent on those group video calls has doubled globally. Similarly, voice and video calls on WhatsApp have more than doubled year-over-year in the places most impacted by the virus. Apple's FaceTime video calling tool supports 32 people while Facebook Messenger can support up to 50 people in a call. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/from-pm-modis-meeting-with-the-finance-minister-to-rupees-fall-to-a-new-lowheres-all-you-might-have-missed-in-headlines-today/articleshow/75184233.cms">From PM Modi's meeting with the Finance Minister to rupee's fall to a new low—here’s all you might have missed in headlines today</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="1275203" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Telegram">Telegram</keyword> hit the 500 million active user milestone in the days following backlash over <keyword id="790242" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="WhatsApp">WhatsApp</keyword>'s changing privacy policy.</li><li>The messaging app announced it had 25 million downloads in the last 72 hours. Competitor <keyword id="6380504" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="signal">Signal</keyword> has also seen a boost in users in the last several days.</li><li>WhatsApp has since clarified its new policy to say the privacy of messages with friends and family will not be affected, but it's still forcing users to share some account data with <keyword id="6354576" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="facebook">Facebook</keyword> in order to continue using their accounts.</li></ul>Messaging app Telegram added more than 25 million new users in the last three days, following backlash to a new privacy policy at competitor WhatsApp.With the surge in new additions, Telegram announced it hit a milestone, surpassing 500 million active users. The user boost comes after competitor WhatsApp faced widespread backlash following a new privacy policy, in which <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/whatsapp-facebook-data-signal-download-telegram-encrypted-messaging-2021-1">users</a> will have to let Facebook and its subsidiaries collect WhatsApp data, like phone numbers and locations, before February 8 or lose access to the app. The company has since clarified the change doesn't affect the privacy of messages with friends and family."It's important for us to be clear this update describes business communication and does not change WhatsApp's <keyword id="392488" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Data-sharing">data sharing</keyword> practices with Facebook," WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart said on <a href="https://twitter.com/wcathcart/status/1347660774827651073">Twitter</a>. "It does not impact how people communicate privately with friends or family wherever they are in the world."Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-antitrust-lawsuits-wall-street-breakup-instagram-whatsapp-2020-12?r=nd-sub">Wall Street pours cold water on the Facebook breakup party: 'The courts won't buy this.'</a>Founded in 2013 by Pavel Durov, Dubai-based Telegram is a multimedia messaging app that competes with WhatsApp. Durov, the billionaire majority owner of the company, developed the app after creating Russia's largest social network, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/pavel-durov/?sh=7f3d541714c5">Forbes</a>. A representative from the company was not immediately available for comment on its surge in new user downloads.Messaging app Signal saw a 4,200% boost in users following backlash to the WhatsApp <keyword id="6355005" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news">news</keyword>. From January 6-10, the app added 7.5 million downloads, according to data from Sensor Tower.

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