WhatsApp news of the week: feature to lock chats and keep them hidden on Android beta
If you missed our stories this week about the latest updates to WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and Desktop, this is a good time to catch up thanks to our summary. Among the 8 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a feature that will allow users to lock chats and keep them hidden, available in a future update of WhatsApp beta for Android!
WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.7.0.70: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.7.0.70. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.7.70 and the TestFlight build is 23.7.0 (461436225). What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a full-width messaging interface for community announcement groups, available for some beta testers!
WhatsApp is working on 15 additional durations for disappearing messages
WhatsApp is planning to bring an update for disappearing messages that includes 15 new durations, providing users with greater control and flexibility over their messages. This feature has been spotted during the development of WhatsApp Desktop beta and it is planned to be released in a future update of the app.
WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.6.0.74: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.6.0.74. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.6.74 and the TestFlight build is 23.6.0 (458983383). What's new in this update? WhatsApp keeps working on the ability to edit messages, available in a future update of the app!
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WhatsApp news of the week: video messages, official chat, and new experience with polls
If you missed our stories this week about the latest updates to WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and Desktop, this is a good time to catch up thanks to our summary. Among the 11 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about the ability to limit polls to only one choice and video messages!
WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.6.0.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.6.0.73. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.6.73 and the TestFlight build is 23.6.0 (458666918). What's new in this update? Thanks to the business version of the app, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on the ability to send video messages, for a future update of the app!
WhatsApp announced a desktop app for Windows with faster speeds and improved calling
WhatsApp announced that a new desktop app for Windows is now available: it loads faster and allows group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people. The app also offers end-to-end encryption for messaging, media, and calls across devices, with improved syncing and new features.
WhatsApp launches official chat on iOS and Android to provide users with tips and tricks
WhatsApp launched an official chat where users can receive the latest information about the app, including updates and tips on how to use it. The chat is marked with a green badge, providing users with a way to verify that the account is legitimate. This week, some random people on WhatsApp for iOS and Android received the first message from the official chat, informing them about disappearing messages!
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WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.6.0.72: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.6.0.72. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.6.72 and the TestFlight build is 23.6.0 (458379360). What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing the ability to limit polls to only one choice, available for some beta testers!
WhatsApp for iOS and Android get new features for group chats
WhatsApp has announced new features for groups, including enhanced controls for group admins to manage privacy and a feature that makes it easier to identify groups that users share with their contacts. These features are available on both Android and iOS and are gradually rolling out to users over the coming weeks.