<ul><li>WhatsApp has launched a new <keyword id="72478" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="edit" source="Orion">edit</keyword> button feature.</li><li>This update will let you edit messages that you sent by mistake.</li><li>The feature will be available on both <keyword id="6355645" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="android" source="Orion">Android</keyword> and iOS devices.</li></ul>WhatsApp has recently introduced an exciting new feature that’s available to all users – a long-awaited ‘Edit button.’ This follows the recent addition of a chat locking option. Now, WhatsApp users have a 15-minute window to rectify any erroneous messages they may have sent. This highly convenient feature eliminates the need to delete entire messages, allowing users to correct sentences or words that were initially inaccurate. The introduction of the Edit button on WhatsApp is a valuable tool in preventing the embarrassment caused by sending incorrect messages. The 15-minute time limit provides ample opportunity for most users to make necessary edits. However, if an exceptionally lengthy message is sent, the time limit may appear somewhat restrictive for editing purposes. It is important to note that the feature may not be immediately available to all users, given the app's extensive user base consisting of billions of individuals. The update will progressively reach all users over the course of the next few days. Here's how you can edit mistakenly sent messages on WhatsApp- <ul><li>Launch the WhatsApp application and navigate to any chat.</li><li>Simply long-press the message that you mistakenly sent.</li><li>Now, you will see an option called ‘<keyword id="13827604" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="edit-message" source="Orion">Edit Message</keyword>.’ Tap on it to modify the text according to your needs. Once you've made the necessary changes, you are done.</li></ul>At present, the ability to edit messages is limited to Android and iOS devices. If you're accessing WhatsApp through the web on a PC or <keyword id="62949" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="mac" source="Orion">Mac</keyword>, you can only edit the message on your primary device. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/is-whatsapp-secretly-listening-to-your-private-conversations-heres-how-to-check/articleshow/100155980.cms">Is WhatsApp secretly listening to your private conversations? Here’s how to check</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-pixel-6a-vs-pixel-7a-smartphone-comparison-with-price-and-features/articleshow/100177889.cms">Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a: Is Google's latest mid-ranger worth the extra ₹12,000?</a>

Here’s how to edit WhatsApp messages on Android and iOS devices

<ul><li>WhatsApp has launched <keyword id="6426726" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="valentine" source="Orion">Valentine</keyword>'s day sticker pack.</li><li>Users can send these Valentine's day stickers to individual or group chats.</li><li>WhatsApp also supports third-party sticker packs for iOS.</li></ul>WhatsApp stickers are a popular way to send greetings and wishes on special occasions, including Valentine's Day. While there are many creative ways to express feelings, a heartfelt note with some cute stickers remains a classic. If you're looking for Valentine's Day stickers for your phone, we've got you covered. Check out the following steps to download and use Valentine's Day sticker packs for both <keyword id="6355645" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="android" source="Orion">Android</keyword> and iOS devices. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Steps to download and use Valentine's Day stickers on an Android" comment="subhead" text="Steps to download and use Valentine's Day stickers on an Android">Steps to download and use Valentine's Day stickers on an Android </cmsannotation><ul><li>To send Valentine's Day stickers on WhatsApp for Android, open the chat where you want to send them, then tap the smiley icon located in the text bar.</li></ul><ul><li>After tapping the smiley icon, you will find the stickers icon located next to the GIF button within the app.</li></ul><ul><li>By tapping on the icon, you can access all your stickers.</li></ul><ul><li>But, if you want to add more stickers to your collection or want to explore more options, scroll down to the bottom. Click on - ‘Get more stickers.' It will redirect you to the Google Play Store where you can get any of your favorite Valentine's Day stickers.</li></ul><ul><li>Select and download the desired sticker pack. After installation, open the app and tap 'Add to WhatsApp' to start using the stickers.</li></ul><ul><li>Once the process is complete, you can easily access the Valentine's Day stickers in WhatsApp and send them to your contacts.</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Steps to download and use Valentine's Day stickers on iOS" comment="subhead" text="Steps to download and use Valentine's Day stickers on iOS">Steps to download and use Valentine's Day stickers on iOS</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Third-party WhatsApp sticker apps, such as Sticker.ly, Sticker Maker + Stickers, Stickles, and Wsticker for chat apps, are also available for download on the App Store. These free apps offer a vast collection of stickers, including those with a Valentine's Day theme.</li></ul><ul><li>To keep your favorite Valentine's Day stickers handy, you can add them to your 'Favorites' collection. To do so, long-press on the sticker you want to add and tap on the star option.</li></ul><ul><li>Once you've added a sticker to your 'Favorites' collection, you can easily access it by tapping on the stickers option in the text bar. Your 'Favorite' stickers will be available there.</li></ul><ul><li>Once you've downloaded the Valentine's Day sticker pack, go to the desired WhatsApp chat and select a sticker from the menu to share. You can either send a single sticker or multiple Valentine's Day stickers simultaneously. </li></ul>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-dating-app-fraud-scam/articleshow/97773479.cms">Love is in the air, but so are scammers: Protect yourself from valentines day dating app frauds</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-unleashes-ai-powered-updates-to-revamp-user-experience-on-maps-search-and-translate/articleshow/97761551.cms">Google unleashes AI-powered updates to revamp user experience on Maps, Search and Translate</a>

New Valentine's Day sticker pack now available on WhatsApp: Here’s how to download and use them

<ul><li><keyword id="14462987" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="voice-status" source="Orion">Voice Status</keyword> has been added, allowing users to record and share <keyword id="3527677" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="voice-messages" source="Orion">voice messages</keyword> of up to 30 seconds.</li><li>Now, you can select the private audience for each status update.</li><li>Here's how you can use them.</li></ul>Sharing moments through status or stories have become habitual to people on almost every social media and messaging application, including WhatsApp. Now, with the recent update to WhatsApp, these momentary posts disappear after 24 hours. Also, you can share a mix of photos, videos, GIFs, text, and more on WhatsApp status. With the latest update, WhatsApp is elevating the status update experience by introducing voice status, status reactions, and a private audience selection feature. Let's take a look at how you can utilize these new features. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Private Audience selector on WhatsApp" comment="subhead" text="Private Audience selector on WhatsApp">Private Audience selector on WhatsApp</cmsannotation> The Private Audience selector gives you the control to decide who can see your status updates. You can specify the targeted audience for each update, and the privacy setting will remain in effect for subsequent posts. Here’s how you can use it- <ul><li>To post a new status for a selected audience, simply navigate to the status section and tap the floating action button on the bottom right.</li><li>After selecting content for the post, a new floating button will appear on the bottom left.</li><li>Now, choose between the available options of ‘My Contacts,’ ‘My Contacts Except,’ and ‘Only Share With’ on the pop-up window that appears.</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to record Voice Status on WhatsApp" comment="subhead" text="How to record Voice Status on WhatsApp">How to record Voice Status on WhatsApp</cmsannotation> WhatsApp has recently introduced the ability to record and share Voice Messages of up to 30 seconds in your status, offering a more personal and expressive way to update your friends and family. Here’s how you can use it in simple steps- <ul><li>First, navigate to the Status.</li><li>Now, hit the floating action button with the pencil icon inside.</li><li>Here, you’ll find a microphone icon at the bottom right.</li><li>Tap and hold on to it to record and let go to stop.</li><li>Once you’re done recording, hit the send icon on the bottom right.</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to use Status Reactions on WhatsApp" comment="subhead" text="How to use Status Reactions on WhatsApp">How to use Status Reactions on WhatsApp</cmsannotation> Interacting with status updates has become more effortless with the introduction of status reactions. Quickly show your reactions by swiping up and tapping on any of the available eight emojis. You can still respond using text, voice messages, stickers, and other options. Here’s how you can use it- <ul><li>Open a status you wish to react to.</li><li>Now, simply swipe up on it to reveal eight emojis.</li><li>Tap one of these emojis to send a reaction as a direct message immediately.</li></ul>Please note that these features may not be instantly available to everyone. If you do not see them, they should be rolling out in the upcoming weeks. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-dating-app-fraud-scam/articleshow/97773479.cms">Love is in the air, but so are scammers: Protect yourself from valentines day dating app frauds</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-unleashes-ai-powered-updates-to-revamp-user-experience-on-maps-search-and-translate/articleshow/97761551.cms">Google unleashes AI-powered updates to revamp user experience on Maps, Search and Translate</a>

You can now record and share voice messages on WhatsApp status — here’s how

<ul><li>Meta has rolled out a feature that allows users to access one <keyword id="790242" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="whatsapp" source="Orion">WhatsApp</keyword> account on multiple devices.</li><li>Earlier, users were limited to using one WhatsApp account on a single phone and multiple companion desktop devices.</li><li>WhatsApp says this feature will roll out to all users within the coming weeks.</li></ul>Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and Instagram, announced that WhatsApp is finally introducing multi-device login support, allowing users to access the same WhatsApp account on up to four phones. According to WhatsApp, this feature will be rolled out to all users in the coming weeks. Previously, users were limited to one WhatsApp account on a single phone and multiple companion desktop devices. This new <a href="https://blog.whatsapp.com/one-whatsapp-account-now-across-multiple-phones">multi-device login support</a> feature will allows users to link up to four devices to their account. Each linked device will function independently, even when the primary device is not connected to the internet, ensuring that messages continue to be received on the independent devices. However, if the primary device remains inactive for an extended period, WhatsApp will automatically log out of all companion devices. The four additional devices could be smartphones, PCs, or a combination of both, giving users flexibility in accessing their WhatsApp accounts across different devices. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Connect companion phones to WhatsApp" comment="subhead" text="Connect companion phones to WhatsApp">Connect companion phones to WhatsApp</cmsannotation> Meta has confirmed that there will be multiple ways to add companion devices to your WhatsApp account. Currently, one method involves entering the phone number on the secondary device and then inputting the OTP (One-Time Password) received on the primary device. Alternatively, users can add a companion device by scanning a QR code on the primary device. This means that users can have a WhatsApp account on an Android or iOS device and then add a companion device, either an Android or iOS device. Meta has also assured us that the update is being rolled out globally and will reach all devices in the coming weeks. To access this feature, it's important to download and install the latest version of WhatsApp on both your primary and companion smartphones. Both devices should have up-to-date versions of WhatsApp to utilize this feature effectively. Stay tuned with Business Insider India for more updates from Meta on additional ways to add companion devices to your WhatsApp account. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/the-best-vpns-to-safeguard-your-online-privacy-and-security-in-india/articleshow/99727397.cms">The best VPNs to safeguard your online privacy and security in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/formerly-barred-from-pharma-industry-entrepreneur-develops-ai-tool-using-chatgpt-to-cut-down-hospital-runs/articleshow/99662101.cms">Formerly barred from pharma industry, entrepreneur develops AI tool using ChatGPT to cut down hospital runs</a>

You can now use one Whatsapp account on up to four phones: Here’s how

<keyword id="12161" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="san-francisco" source="Orion">San Francisco</keyword>, Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out picture-in-picture mode for video calls, for all iOS users. With this feature in the new update, users can now multitask during a WhatsApp call without their video being paused, reports WABetaInfo. Other than the picture-in-picture mode, the new update also includes-- the ability to attach a caption to the documents, and longer group subjects and descriptions to make it easier to describe the groups. The ability to use the picture-in-picture mode during a WhatsApp call has been widely rolled out to everyone on the stable release of the iOS application. So users have to update the app from the App Store to check if the feature is already enabled for their WhatsApp account, the report said. In December last year, it was reported that the messaging platform had started to roll out picture-in-picture mode for the video calls on iOS beta. Meanwhile, last week, WhatsApp was reportedly rolling out a new feature on iOS beta that will allow users to share up to 100 media within the chats, which was earlier limited to only 30. This feature is useful as users will finally be able to share entire albums, making it easier to share memories and moments. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/china-clones-three-super-cows-to-produce-milk-by-the-gallons/articleshow/97570773.cms">Holy Cow! China clones three 'Super Cows' to produce milk by the gallons</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/new-patent-suggests-that-apple-could-bring-a-foldable-iphone-with-a-self-healing-display-in-the-future/articleshow/97302738.cms">New patent suggests that Apple could bring a foldable iPhone with a self-healing display in the future</a>

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS

<ul><li>WhatsApp is planning to bring Avatars similar to Facebook and Instagram.</li><li>Some of the features are already being tested by beta users.</li><li>Here's a breakdown of the top upcoming WhatsApp features in 2022.</li></ul>To improve user experience, the Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp keeps adding new features and tools. Recently, WhatsApp has increased the file sharing limit to 2GB and launched a new feature, <a href="https://blog.whatsapp.com/sharing-our-vision-for-communities-on-whatsapp">Communities</a>. The instant messaging platform tests beta users’ features before making them available to all users. If you’re a regular WhatsApp user, keeping tabs on the latest updates and upcoming features is worth keeping tabs on. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="92492496" title="WhatsApp: How to see people’s status without letting them know" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>This article looks at expected WhatsApp features to launch by the end of 2022. Our list also includes several under-development features that have been spotted by the community or so. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="View status updates on Windows" comment="subhead" text="View status updates on Windows">View status updates on Windows</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="status update" msid="93701513" hostid="261" sizebytes="17830"></div> WhatsApp keeps working on Windows native app by introducing already available features on the WhatsApp Desktop app. Recently, Meta has dropped a new update for WhatsApp for Windows that allows beta users to view status updates. The updates come with a button which is available within the chat list that redirects the users to the list of all status updates. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="View status updates within the chat list" comment="subhead" text="View status updates within the chat list">View status updates within the chat list</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="WhatsApp chat update" msid="93701538" hostid="261" sizebytes="7842"></div> When a contact uploads a new status update, it will also be visible within the chat list; you have to just tap on their profile picture to view the status update. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Undo delete message" comment="subhead" text="Undo delete message">Undo delete message</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="undo delete message" msid="93701549" hostid="261" sizebytes="23172"></div> As you can see in the screenshot above, the message pop-ups when you attempt to delete a message. According to the <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-beta-for-android-2-22-18-13-whats-new/%5C">wabetainfo</a> user will have a few seconds to recover the message if they wanted to delete it for everyone. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Avatars" comment="subhead" text="Avatars">Avatars</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="avatar on whatsapp" msid="93103597" hostid="261"></div>Since the launch of Avatars over Facebook and Instagram, we may soon see Avatar on WhatsApp. According to <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-beta-for-android-2-22-16-11-whats-new/">wabetainfo</a>, an instant messaging app is planning to introduce avatars. By using them, you may be able to use an avatar as a mask while making the video call and as a sticker. According to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.16.11 update, you can customize your avatar, similar to Facebook. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Unread chat filter" comment="subhead" text="Unread chat filter">Unread chat filter</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="unread chat filter" msid="93103608" hostid="261"></div>WhatsApp has already rolled out the ability to filter unread chats on WhatsApp Desktop beta, and now the company is planning to release the same for <keyword id="14546742" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="whtasaap" source="Orion">Whtasaap</keyword> beta for Android. With this new update, users can filter their chats by showing the ones that only contain new messages. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Quick reactions" comment="subhead" text="Quick reactions">Quick reactions</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="quick reaction" msid="93103616" hostid="261"></div>Soon WhatsApp users will be able to use eight emojis to react to status updates (Face with Tears of Joy, Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes, Face with Open Mouth, Party Popper, Clapping Hands, Crying Face, Folded Hands and Hundred Points). Currently, the feature is under development, but we don’t know when WhatsApp plans to release this feature. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Larger group size" comment="subhead" text="Larger group size">Larger group size</cmsannotation> Currently, WhatsApp allows 256 people in a group, but the company has a plan to increase the group limit to 512 people. This is a relief for admins and users who wanted to add more people to the group discussion also, with this new update, WhatsApp will come one step closer to Telegram. In Telegram, the admin can add 100,000 people using ‘Supergroups.’ <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="More participants in voice calls" comment="subhead" text="More participants in voice calls">More participants in voice calls</cmsannotation> WhatsApp has announced that the company will increase the group call limit to 32 people. Currently, the company is only allowing eight people in a group call. Again this update will bring WhatsApp close to other chat apps like Telegram, which has no limit on the number of people in a group voice chat. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Ability for admins to delete unwanted messages in group" comment="subhead" text="Ability for admins to delete unwanted messages in group">Ability for admins to delete unwanted messages in group</cmsannotation> With this feature, the group admin can delete problematic messages from the group chat. Once the admin deletes the message, it won’t be available to any group member. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Companion Mode - multi-device sync" comment="subhead" text="Companion Mode - multi-device sync">Companion Mode - multi-device sync</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="companion mode" msid="93103633" hostid="261"></div> The<a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-working-on-a-companion-mode-for-multi-device/"> WhatsApp Companion Mode</a> will allow users to link a secondary mobile device to their existing WhatsApp account, including tablets. Currently, users can only link the existing WhatsApp account to a desktop using Web WhatsApp. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Increased time limit for deleting sent messages" comment="subhead" text="Increased time limit for deleting sent messages">Increased time limit for deleting sent messages</cmsannotation> WhatsApp is planning to increase the time limit for deleting the sent messages. Currently, users can delete the sent messages within the time limit of 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/elon-musk-reportedly-had-an-affair-with-the-wife-of-google-co-founder-and-longtime-friend-sergey-brin-prompting-his-divorce-earlier-this-year/articleshow/93095189.cms">Elon Musk reportedly had an affair with the wife of Google co-founder and longtime friend Sergey Brin, prompting his divorce earlier this year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/consumer-it-spending-to-slide-further-amid-recession-fears-in-asia-pacific/articleshow/93100267.cms">Consumer IT spending to slide further amid recession fears in Asia-Pacific</a>

From avatars to hiding online status—list of top new upcoming WhatsApp features

<ul><li>State Bank of India launched WhatsApp Banking Service.</li><li>The banking service allows bankers to check bank balance and mini statements through the instant messaging app, WhatsApp.</li><li>Bankers have to register for the WhatsApp banking service through their registered mobile number.</li><li>Below, check out simple steps to use the <keyword id="13222" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="sbi" source="Orion">SBI</keyword> WhatsApp banking service.</li></ul>India’s largest public sector lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), has launched its WhatsApp banking service in India. This move came right after SBI chairman Dinesh Khara had disclosed plans for the bank to go the WhatsApp way. With the launch of SBI’s WhatsApp service, bankers can use WhatsApp banking service to check their account balance and mini statement, including complete insight about the last five transactions. This customer-friendly initiative will allow bankers, including old age people, to avail most of its banking services through an instant messaging app eliminating the need to stand in queues for small bank-related works. To use the SBI’s WhatsApp banking service, bankers must register their accounts first. An unregistered customer who tries to avail the service will receive a message from the bank to get registered first. “You are not registered for SBI WhatsApp Banking services. To register and provide your consent for using these services, kindly send the following SMS WAREG A/c No to 917208933148 from your Registered Mobile No with the Bank. You can view the detailed T&amp;C for these services on the bank.sbi," the SBI bot will say in a message to the unregistered customer.” <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Steps to register for the SBI WhatsApp service" comment="subhead" text="Steps to register for the SBI WhatsApp service">Steps to register for the SBI WhatsApp service</cmsannotation> To register your bank account with the SBI WhatsApp banking service, send an SMS WAREG A/C No (9172089XXXX) from your registered mobile number. Once your registration is complete, you can use SBI’s WhatsApp banking service. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to use WhatsApp banking services" comment="subhead" text="How to use WhatsApp banking services">How to use WhatsApp banking services</cmsannotation> Step 1: Once registered, send ‘Hi’ to +919022690226 or reply to the message you have received on WhatsApp, ‘Dear Customer, You are successfully registered for SBI WhatsApp Banking services.’ Step 2: Once replied, you will receive this reply, ‘Dear Customer, Welcome to SBI Whatsapp Banking Services! Please choose from any of the options below. 1. Account Balance 2. Mini Statement 3. De-register from WhatsApp Banking Step 3: Choose from options 1 or 2 to check your account balance or generate a mini statement of the last five transactions. Further, you can also choose Option 3 if you want to de-register from SBI WhatsApp Banking. Step 4: Your account balance or mini statement will be displayed as per your choice. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/research/news/scientists-create-remote-controlled-cyborg-cockroaches-that-can-go-under-search-and-rescue-missions/articleshow/94022392.cms">Scientists create remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches that can go under search and rescue missions</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/surgeons-use-virtual-reality-to-separate-twins-with-conjoined-heads-in-a-27-hour-long-surgery/articleshow/93314424.cms">Surgeons use virtual reality to separate twins with conjoined heads in a 27-hour-long surgery</a>

SBI WhatsApp service launched — here’s how to register, check account balance and more

<keyword id="12161" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="san-francisco" source="Orion">San Francisco</keyword>, Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will provide users the ability to report status updates on desktop beta. The new feature will allow users to report a status update right within a new menu in the status section, reports <keyword id="3961385" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="wabetainfo" source="Orion">WABetaInfo</keyword>. If users see any suspicious status update that might violate the Terms of Service, they will be able to report it to the moderation team with the new option. Same as the reporting messages, the status update will be forwarded to the company for moderation reasons so they can see if there is a violation. However, this feature does not break end-to-end encryption. Nobody, not even WhatsApp and <keyword id="399907" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="meta" source="Orion">Meta</keyword>, can see the content of users' messages and listen to their private calls, but it is important for the company to bring a report option to keep the platform and users safe. The ability to report status updates is under development and will be released in a future update of <keyword id="3357713" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="whatsapp-desktop" source="Orion">WhatsApp Desktop</keyword> beta, the report said. Meanwhile, last month, the messaging platform had rolled out a new feature to some beta testers that allows users to see profile photos within group chats on a desktop. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/this-app-wants-to-pay-you-to-share-your-data-for-advertising/articleshow/96418063.cms">This app wants to pay you to share your data for advertising</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-expands-end-to-end-encryption-to-icloud-in-a-bid-to-make-it-safer-for-vulnerable-profiles-like-celebrities-activists-or-journalists/articleshow/96080515.cms">Apple expands end-to-end encryption to iCloud in a bid to make it safer for vulnerable profiles like celebrities, activists, or journalists</a>

WhatsApp working on feature to let users report status updates

<ul><li>Reportedly, WhatsApp could allow you to share a voice note as a status update.</li><li>A voice note updated as a status may be called ‘<keyword id="14462987" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="voice-status" source="Orion">voice status</keyword>.’</li><li>WhatsApp for iOS is working on a feature that will give users the ability to hide their online status from everyone.</li></ul>Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new feature that may allow users to post voice notes on their status updates. According to WABetaInfo, this feature is under development so it is not ready to be released to beta users. "WhatsApp is planning to extend the functionality of status updates by adding the support for voice notes," as per the report. A voice note shared as a status update may be called "voice status". The feature will only be shared with the people you choose within your status privacy settings, and the voice note will be end-to-end encrypted as other images and videos shared to your status. Recently, the platform announced that it is rolling out a new feature that will let users react to messages with any emoji of their choice. Currently, the platform gives several users the ability to react with a limited number of just six emojis. CEO Mark Zuckerberg mentioned some of the emojis like a robot, french fries, surfing in the sea, etc. Meanwhile, a recent report said that WhatsApp is also likely working on a feature that will give iOS users the ability to hide their online status from everyone. Currently, users can choose to display their "Last Seen" information to contacts, some people, or no one. For a future version of the app, WhatsApp will let users follow a similar approach to the online toggle. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/instagram-introduces-paywall-for-creators-[%E2%80%A6]ze-content-through-subscriptions/articleshow/92892001.cms">Instagram introduces paywall for creators to monetize content through subscriptions</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/interview-how-oracle-plans-to-bring-the-public-cloud-to-companies-on-premise-data-centers/articleshow/92895724.cms">Interview: How Oracle plans to bring the public cloud to companies’ on-premise data centers</a>

Your next WhatsApp status update could feature a voice message

<ul><li>WhatsApp has started to roll out the ability to share contact cards on Windows beta.</li><li>The new feature allows users to share contact cards within the same chat share sheet, reports <keyword id="3961385" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="wabetainfo" source="Orion">WABetaInfo</keyword>.</li><li>With this feature, when a user shares a contact card, the recipient can easily add it to their address book.</li></ul><keyword id="12161" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="san-francisco" source="Orion">San Francisco</keyword>, Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has started to roll out the ability to share contact cards on Windows beta. The new feature allows users to share contact cards within the same chat share sheet, reports WABetaInfo. The entry point "Contacts" will appear if the feature is already enabled for the user's WhatsApp account. With this feature, when a user shares a contact card, the recipient can easily add it to their address book. The ability to share contact cards has been rolled out to some beta users after downloading the WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2247.2.0 update, the report said. Earlier this week, the messaging platform had rolled out the ability to create polls on Windows beta. To create a poll, users have to click the attach icon which is next to the chat bar and can see a poll option. The feature is end-to-end encrypted, which means that only other people in the same conversation can read and reply to it. It is available for both individual and group chats. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/over-50-of-microbusinesses-had-no-mechanisms-to-cushion-covid-impact-road-to-recovery-report-says/articleshow/95780667.cms">Over 50% of microbusinesses had no mechanisms to cushion Covid impact, Road to Recovery report says</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/adb-wabag-sign-usd-25-mn-debt-facility-for-sanitation-water-security-in-india/articleshow/95781185.cms">ADB, Wabag sign USD 25 mn debt facility for sanitation, water security in India</a>

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WhatsApp has revolutionized the way we communicate, but it also comes with certain features that reveal when you've seen someone's status. Sometimes, you might want to discreetly view a contact's status without them knowing. In this article, we'll explore various methods to do just that. <h3 style="line-height:1.92;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Method 1: Disable Read Receipts</h3>One of the simplest ways to view someone's WhatsApp status without notifying them is by disabling read receipts. Here's how you can do it: <ul><li>Open WhatsApp and tap the three dots in the top-right corner to access the settings.</li><li>Navigate to "Account."</li><li>Toggle off the "Read receipts" option.</li></ul>Please keep in mind that this action will also disable read receipts for your own messages, meaning others won't know when you've read their messages either. <h3 style="line-height:1.92;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Method 2: View Status Offline</h3>Another method involves viewing a status when you are offline. Follow these steps: <ul><li>Wait until the contact updates their status.</li><li>Quickly turn off your internet connection or enable airplane mode on your device.</li><li>Open WhatsApp and navigate to the status section. You will now be able to view the cached status without appearing online.</li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.92;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Method 3: Use Third-Party Apps (With Caution)</h3>Several third-party apps claim to allow you to secretly view WhatsApp status without being detected. These apps, such as GBWhatsApp, Status Saver, and KidsGuard for WhatsApp, offer additional features beyond the official WhatsApp application. However, it's crucial to exercise caution when using such apps. Here are a few things to consider: <ul><li>Third-party apps can pose security risks. They might not be secure and could potentially compromise your data.</li><li>WhatsApp actively discourages the use of third-party apps and can temporarily or permanently ban users who violate their terms of service.</li><li>These apps may not be reliable or consistently effective, as WhatsApp can patch vulnerabilities with updates.</li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.92;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Method 4: Check the Hidden WhatsApp Status Folder</h3>If you want to avoid directly opening status updates, you can navigate to the hidden WhatsApp Status folder. Here's how: <ul><li>Open your phone's file manager.</li><li>Enable the option to "Show hidden files."</li><li>Navigate to the ".Statuses" folder within WhatsApp.</li></ul>In this folder, you can view status updates without the need to open them directly. However, this method may not always work, as WhatsApp's file structure can vary by device and version. <h3 style="line-height:1.92;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Conclusion:</h3>While it's possible to secretly view WhatsApp status without the user knowing, it's essential to approach these methods with caution and respect for privacy. WhatsApp's primary intention is to maintain transparency and enable users to know when their messages or statuses are seen. Using third-party apps can be risky, both in terms of data security and potential violations of WhatsApp's terms of service. It's advisable to use the official WhatsApp features responsibly and only explore these methods if you have a valid reason to do so, always respecting the privacy of others.

WhatsApp: How to see people’s status without letting them know

<ul><li>WhatsApp has approximately two billion monthly active users globally.</li><li><keyword id="4559845" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="android-whatsapp" source="Orion">Android WhatsApp</keyword> users can use <keyword id="6412891" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="google-drive" source="Orion">Google Drive</keyword> to back up chat and media whereas WhatsApp for iOS only uses iCloud for backup.</li><li>Here’s how you can back up and restore WhatsApp data with Google Drive.</li></ul>WhatsApp is one of the most downloaded and used instant messaging apps out there. Moreover, WhatsApp has become a convenient and free way to keep in touch with friends. On the other hand, you probably have some important media and messages on WhatsApp and it would be a disaster if you lost them. WhatsApp allows you to back up all your chats to Google Drive. To use Google Drive backup, all you need is a Google account on your phone. WhatsApp for iOS doesn't use Google Drive as a backup, it uses iCloud to back up media and chats. Here’s how you can back up WhatsApp chats and restore them with Google Drive. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to back up chats to Google Drive" comment="subhead" text="How to back up chats to Google Drive">How to back up chats to Google Drive</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Open WhatsApp and go to ‘Settings.’</li><li>Now tap on ‘Chats’ then ‘Chat backup’ and at last tap on’ Back up’.</li><li>After that, under Google Drive settings you can set the frequency for data backup also you get a manual option to back up your chats to Google Drive anytime you want.</li><li>Once you have set the backup frequency, select the Google account where you want to back up chat history and media.</li><li>Now, tap on ‘Back up’ and choose the network connectivity Wi-Fi or LTE to back up WhatsApp data.</li><li></li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to restore your chat history on Android" comment="subhead" text="How to restore your chat history on Android">How to restore your chat history on Android</cmsannotation> The process of restoring <keyword id="3163588" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Whatsapp-Chat" source="Orion">WhatsApp chat</keyword>s from Google Drive is quite simple and it will take a few minutes. Make sure you use the same phone number and Google account which you used to create the back. Remember, you can only restore WhatsApp chat and media while logging into your WhatsApp account. Further, follow the given steps- <ul><li>Reinstall the app and verify your mobile number.</li><li>When prompted to another window, tap on the ‘Restore’ button to restore chats and media from Google Drive.</li><li>Once the restoration process is completed tap on ‘Next.’</li></ul>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/the-winds-of-change-are-changing-the-fortunes-of-indian-farmers/articleshow/92487685.cms">The winds of climate change are changing the fortunes of Indian farmers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/meta-has-reportedly-discontinued-the-facebook-watch-app-for-apple-tv/articleshow/92486487.cms">Meta has reportedly discontinued the Facebook Watch app for Apple TV</a>

How to back up and restore your WhatsApp chats with Google Drive

<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>

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