The new WhatsApp feature will make it easier for users to transfer chats to a new device without having to back it up on iCloud or Google Drive
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WhatsApp to let users send high-quality images in new feature push
While the new feature preserves image dimensions, minor compression will still be applied to the picture
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WhatsApp reveals major updates lined up for users
WhatsApp users will be able to soon lock chats, edit messages and use new emojis in the upcoming update
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WhatsApp Newsletter: Messaging giant to roll out new feature
The feature is still in its early development phase
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Revealed: WhatsApp to add new features in 2023
The new WhatsApp features are expected to roll out in 2023 and are available to some users currently, according to reports
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WhatsApp users can undo ‘Delete for Me’ in latest update
The new feature is available to all users on Android and iPhone
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WhatsApp data leaked as nearly 500 million user records go on online sale
The database contains the private information of WhatsApp users from 84 countries
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New WhatsApp feature allows users to hide ‘online’ status
WhatsApp users can now chat with certain people without letting know all other contacts know when you are online
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WhatsApp down: Telegram, iMessage, FaceTime trending amid global outage
Alternative social media messaging platforms are now trending after users report a global WhatsApp outage
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WhatsApp down: Users flood Twitter with memes
Users worldwide have taken to Twitter to share memes about WhatsApp as a global service outage is reported
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WhatsApp services crash in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, users report
Users have been reporting service outages on Tuesday
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Meta and Salesforce to partner in creating a WhatsApp-first business messaging
The partnership will bring in a new way to sell, market, and support right from a conversation to increase customer engagement and accelerate sales
Apple
WhatsApp will no longer work on iOS 8 from next year
Some users will only be able to use the messaging app until February 1, 2020
Facebook
WhatsApp seeks to stem fake news ahead of Pakistan election
Millions of people use WhatsApp in neighbouring Pakistan, where rumours, false information and conspiracy theories are common
