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WhatsApp enhances user privacy in its latest beta update

July 31, 2023 by Syed Shahbaz Hyder

WhatsApp is now actively introducing multiple new features, including safety features and UI improvements. The safety screen for unknown contacts offers helpful tips for ensuring chat safety, like verifying profile information. In the last beta update, WhatsApp added a group creation shortcut and animated avatars for better personalization. Under the ownership of Meta, WhatsApp is … Read more

Your profile photo can now be hidden using WhatsApp new privacy options

June 19, 2022 by Syed Veheb Hasan

The Meta-owned platform has just announced that it is rolling out granular options for who can see your profile data. Users can hide their last seen and online statuses, as well as profile pictures, from specific contacts. If you choose to hide your Last seen status from others, you will also be unable to see … Read more

Telegram surpasses 1 billion downloads; becomes 15th most downloaded app globally

August 31, 2021 by Iraj Anwar

The instant messaging application, Telegram has crossed 1 billion downloads in the recent days. According to the sources, the messaging software reached the milestone within 8 years of its launch. Having Whatsapp as its biggest rival, it is indeed an achievement for Telegram to have become one of the most downloaded apps globally, within a … Read more

WhatsApp adds biometric authentication feature to its web versions

January 28, 2021 by Fahad Pervez

WhatsApp has been in the news continuously, WhatsApp faced a lot of trouble for updating its privacy policy from its users around the world. The user’s reaction was so bad that it literally had to postpone the cut-off date and explain the significance of the update. Today, the company has rolled out a new security feature for … Read more

WhatsApp guarantees messages will be safe via end-to-end encryption

January 26, 2021 by Hamna Humail

In order to get back the trust of users, WhatsApp recapitulated the argument of whether users’ conversations on the app will remain protected. The platform suggested that there is no way for the end-to-end encryption of conversations to change. [embedpost slug=”/whatsapp-users-have-to-be-vigilant-about-what-to-share/”] WhatsApp made an official announcement on its Twitter account, “Whatever you share on WhatsApp, … Read more

How to use telegram app if you don’t have enough battery

January 19, 2021 by Fahad Pervez

As WhatsApp announced its privacy policy for its application a huge number of people have been switched to alternate messaging applications. One of the major alternate options of WhatsApp is Telegram a lot of people have moved to this application. Here are some tips from Telegram if you ran out of battery. Through “Cloud Drafts” … Read more

WhatsApp starts ad campaign to stop migration of its users

January 18, 2021 by Fahad Pervez

WhastApp is going to start ad campaign to retain its users back, people have decided to switch other application due the new privacy policy of the WhatsApp. According to the reports, WhatsApp is still trying to convince its users that their privacy is still maintained. The company even went as far as purchasing front-page ads … Read more

Signal and Telegram see millions of new downloads after Musk’s tweet

January 17, 2021 by Hamna Humail

Encrypted-messaging apps, Signal and Telegram are reporting massive surges in new users following tweets from tech mogul Elon Musk. He urged his audience last week to drop Facebook-owned WhatsApp over its recent privacy policy changes. Use Signal — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2021 The Signal app was downloaded almost 1.3 million times on Monday, according … Read more

WhatsApp users have to be vigilant about what to share

January 16, 2021 by Hamna Humail

The National Information Technology Board said that after WhatsApp’s new privacy policy comes into effect, it would share users’ data with Facebook. Advising WhatsApp users’ on how to use the app after February 08 — after the new privacy policy rolls out, it said: “Do not share sensitive information/ documents via WhatsApp at any cost.” … Read more

How To Access WhatsApp’s New Starred Stickers Feature?

January 14, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for its user called the Starred Stickers for its web version, 2.2100.4.

WABetainfo explained the new update and said,

“WhatsApp is rolling out today […] the possibility to pick starred stickers directly from WhatsApp Web/Desktop 2.2100.4, the first build released this year.”

Here is How You Can Access This Feature?

– Open any WhatsApp chat

– Click on WhatsApp chat bar

– On your left, right beside the recent tab, a Star icon will be available

Earlier, WhatsApp’s new privacy policy created a hue and cry on the internet. A majority of users criticized the new update and decided to switch to alternatives.

However, the tech giant had finally answered some “rumors” and had presented its clarifications. Taking to Twitter, it had announced that the revised policy “does not affect the privacy of messages with friends or family”. “Instead, this update includes changes related to messaging a business on WhatsApp”.

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WhatsApp to launch new feature soon

January 13, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

During the hardest times, WhatsApp is all set to introduce a new feature of “Read Later” option in its new Beta update.

According to the details provided by the WABetainfo, this new option is a replacement for the “Archived Chats” feature.

“When a chat is added in your archive, the user doesn’t receive notifications from it because all archived chats will be automatically muted, in order to reduce interruptions,” it said.

The Read Later option will appear at the top of WhatsApp’s interface.

Moreover, WhatsApp users can also disable the feature if they do not like to use it by simply going into WhatsApp’s settings.

WABetainfo said that the feature is under development and that it would be available soon.

Earlier, WhatsApp’s new privacy policy created a hue and cry on the internet. A majority of users criticized the new update and decided to switch to alternatives.

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WhatsApp finally updates on privacy policy row

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Komal Fatima

WhatsApp’s new privacy policy created a hue and cry on the internet. A majority of users criticized the new update and decided to switch to alternatives. WhatsApp is a popular social media platform and has billions of users around the world. However, the new policy let the users reconsider their choice of using platforms. However, … Read more

Turkey: Erdogan’s Media Team Announces To Stop Using WhatsApp

January 11, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Al-Aqsa Mosque: Turkey urges world to take action against Jerusalem clashes

Following the new privacy policy by WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging application, the media office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that it would stop using WhatsApp. According to the international media reports, after the explanatory statements released by WhatsApp yesterday, the Turkish presidential office said that its media office will give a … Read more

WhatsApp new policy under fire for sharing data with Facebook

January 8, 2021 by Komal Fatima

WhatsApp has announced a new policy that will include a section explaining how it shares data with other Facebook brands like Instagram. The new update has created an outrage on social media. WhatsApp is a popular social media platform and has a huge number of users around the world, especially in Pakistan. The tech giant … Read more

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