Tue, 21-Oct-2025

WhatsApp for iOS to let users hide ‘last seen’ & ‘online’ status

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  • A few of the features have already been released to beta testers in the general public.
  • The development team is also working on a chat reaction feature and an edit button for texts.
  • We don’t know when all users will be able to access these features, though.

Another sneak peek at what appears to be a future iteration of WhatsApp with enhanced privacy features is available according to WABetaInfo.

Users of WhatsApp for iOS will soon have the option to keep their recent activity status and even their online status hidden from certain users or from everyone.

You can, for instance, hide your “Last seen status” from contacts who aren’t in your contact list using the messaging app.

The same reasoning is used to determine your online status for a different option called “Same as Last Seen.”

The development team is also working on a chat reaction feature and an edit button for texts.

In fact, a few of the features have already been released to beta testers in the general public. We don’t yet know when all users will be able to access these, though.

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WhatsApp updated. WhatsApp Group Chat capacity has doubled

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Users can add 512 contacts to a Group Chat, up from 256. Update WhatsApp Group conversations The Express TikTok user reveals WhatsApp chats WhatsApp added Group Chat and larger files. WhatsApp says, “You may now send 2GB files encrypted end-to-end. WhatsApp updated many things. This update doubles the WhatsApp Group Chat capacity. The maximum number … Read more

WhatsApp will soon hide online status

WhatsApp will soon hide online status

The ability to hide your online status has been a long-requested feature. WhatsApp hides your Last Seen, but your contacts may see when you’re online. As indicated in the screenshot, the new functionality will provide you two options to pick from. WhatsApp hides your Last Seen, but your contacts may see when you’re online. The … Read more

On WhatsApp, fraudsters target people under 35.

People aged 21-30 are the most likely to fall for frauds on social media. Fraud in which consumers are misled into transmitting money rose 39% in 2021 to £583m. Impersonation, investment, and romance scams are “particularly harmful and frequent”. People under 35 are the “primary target” for scammers using social media sites like WhatsApp. A … Read more

Now you can add up to 512 participants in WhatsApp group

Now you can add up to 512 participants in WhatsApp group

Users of WhatsApp will soon be able to form larger groups with up to 512 members. For the stable version, the maximum group size is 256 persons. It is now being distributed out to all users of the beta version. WhatsApp beta testers have started receiving a new upgrade. Users can now join up to … Read more

Telegram will launch premium subscription plan

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Telegram Premium will be available later in June. Telegram is primarily funded by its users. Telegram will not charge for existing capabilities. Only the new features will be charged. Telegram will get a new subscription plan at long last. Telegram Premium will be available later in June, according to the chat app’s CEO. According to … Read more

The United States had set a criterion for resolving the Facebook case

The United States had set a criterion for resolving the Facebook case

The FTC has asked a judge to order Facebook to unwind its 2012 and 2014 acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The United States Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, who promised tougher antitrust enforcement, said she would not rule out a settlement with Meta’s Facebook, which the agency sued in 2020, but said any agreement … Read more

WhatsApp may include the ability to edit messages

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WhatsApp looks to be working on a feature Twitter has been working on for years. It’s unclear if edits will be permanent or just for a limited period of time. WhatsApp looks to be working on a feature that we’ve been wishing Twitter would add for a long time: the ability to edit posted messages. … Read more

WhatsApp: Ready to improve status updates soon

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WhatsApp’s Status feature was introduced a long time ago as a rip-off of Instagram’s Stories. The new version will allow you to check the status of your contacts directly from the chat list. You will no longer need to open the Status tab to see what your friends and family are up to after the … Read more

Meta’s Messenger app for iOS and Android now has a new Calls tab

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Meta has added a new ‘Calls’ option to its Messenger app for iOS and Android users worldwide. The new tab will keep track of all of the calls you make or receive in the app in one location. making it easier to connect calls with a single push. Facebook pulled messaging from the main Facebook … Read more

Stranger Things 4 cool sticker pack is now available on WhatsApp

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Famous social media app WhatsApp has released a sticker pack to honor the release of the Netflix original Stranger Things 4 on the OTT platform.

Android, iOS, beta, and desktop versions all include the feature.

Earlier also to honor the launch of the Spanish crime thriller web series La Casa de Papel, also known as Money Heist, the online chat messaging application released “Sticker Heist”.

Read More: It is now possible to add more members to the WhatsApp group

It may take some time for the feature to appear in the WhatsApp Sticker Store.

If a user wishes to download a sticker pack all at once that isn’t available for their account, they can use special deep links that allow them to download certain sticker packs that aren’t available in certain regions or versions that are incompatible.

The show is set in the 1980s in Havana, Indiana, and chronicles the story of a group of adolescent friends led by Millie Brown as Eleven, who has psychokinetic abilities and witnesses the adventures of supernatural forces and the hidden government. They decipher happenings that are beyond comprehension.

Read More: Older iPhones are no longer supported by WhatsApp

After 21 people were killed in an elementary school shooting in the Texas city of Uvalde, Netflix added a warning to the web show.

It’s worth noting that the series-opening scene depicts children’s bodies covered in blood after a massacre.

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WhatsApp can be hacked through a simple Call

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A new scam has surfaced that can take control of your WhatsApp account with just a phone call.Rahul Sasi, the CEO of cyber security firm CloudSEK, confirmed the news. According to him, victims of this WhatsApp exploit receive a phone call from an attacker who persuades them to dial “**67*10 digit number> or *405*10 digit … Read more

9 Secret WhatsApp Web shortcuts: Must read

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WhatsApp Web is a useful application for using WhatsApp on a computer. The Web version of WhatsApp allows you to access most of the instant messaging platform’s capabilities on a larger screen even if your smartphone is not nearby. Certain keyboard shortcuts make it easier to navigate the platform. These shortcuts are especially useful if … Read more

WhatsApp now tech test a feature that displays an estimated time for file sharing

WhatsApp now tech test a feature that displays an estimated time for file sharing

WhatsApp now tech test a feature that displays an estimated time for file sharing, as well as new drawing tools. When transferring files via WhatsApp, it has been revealed that the company is testing the ability to share the update (ETA). For Android, iOS, and Content providers, the new feature is stated to be under … Read more

WhatsApp Premium Subscription Model for Business Profiles is Being Tested: Report

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According to a report, WhatsApp Premium, a subscription-based model, is being explored for WhatsApp Business. Business accounts can opt to pay a set amount for numerous services and capabilities under this approach. WhatsApp Business profile owners may reportedly opt out of WhatsApp Premium and use the current version instead. The feature would allow organisations to … Read more

WhatsApp has begun rolling out message reactions feature to its users

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WhatsApp’s message responses function, which was unveiled last month, is now available to all users. You long-press on a WhatsApp message and pick the emoji you wish to react with, similar to how Facebook reactions work. Right now, you can pick from six emojis – as illustrated below in a Facebook post by Meta CEO … Read more

What interesting feature is Whatsapp working on for users?

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Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp is running on some other new reputation feature for its users, WABetaInfo pronounced Saturday. According to the Whatsapp news tracker, the social media platform is rolling out a function for customers to view the status updates within their chat listing. Just like Instagram, the customers can be able to test the … Read more

WhatsApp aims to offer rewards for peer-to-peer transfers and merchant payments in India, according to sources.

According to two insiders, WhatsApp will roll out cashback awards to entice more Indians to use its peer-to-peer payments service, and is testing similar incentives for merchant payments as it competes with rivals such as Google. The latest step comes just days after WhatsApp received regulatory approval to more than expand its payments service to … Read more

WhatsApp issues a warning to its 2 BILLION users to delete text immediately

WhatsApp issues a warning to its 2 BILLION users to delete text messages immediately

ALL WhatsApp users have been cautioned to be on the lookout for a potentially dangerous hoax text. Crooks are impersonating WhatsApp Support to trick you into passing over personal information. Scammers who aim to steal your information or money frequently use messaging apps. WABetaInfo, a popular WhatsApp site, is now warning users to be wary … Read more

South Africa revises flood toll down to 435

The death toll from South Africa’s worst floods in dwelling reminiscence become Thursday officially revised right down to 435 after autopsies confirmed the figures protected some who had been murdered or died from natural causes. A general toll of 448 deaths had been introduced, with dozens still lacking after torrential rains closing week prompted report … Read more