WhatsApp is strengthening user security with the rollout of a new feature called “Strict Account Settings,” designed to protect accounts that are more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals. While the feature is especially aimed at journalists, activists, and public figures, it can also be a valuable safeguard for everyday users who want stronger privacy…
WhatsApp is addressing one of its most frustrating issues for users — storage overload. The Meta-owned messaging giant is testing a new feature that allows users to manage storage directly from individual chats, offering far more convenience and control. The update, first spotted by WABetaInfo, is currently being tested on Android beta and iPhone TestFlight…
WhatsApp has confirmed that several older iPhone models will no longer support its services starting June 1, 2025. The update is part of WhatsApp’s routine review of operating system compatibility, aimed at reinforcing security and ensuring a seamless experience for users. The discontinuation will affect iPhones operating on iOS versions below 15.1. Specifically, this includes…
In the latest bid to improve users’ experience, Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for the iOS version of the app, WABetaInfo reported Saturday. The new stable update is out on the App Store to use under the 23.3.77 version. The picture-in-picture mode on the instant messaging app has been introduced for video…
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is testing a new feature that will be rolled out in the near future. WhatsApp is working on allowing users to quit groups without informing other members, save for the group administrators, of their departure. In spite of this, all members of the group will still be able to access a…
WhatsApp has been discovered to be testing the ability of group admins to remove certain messages for the entire group. Despite years of debate and harsh criticism, this appears to provide group leaders more flexibility to limit spam and misinformation that is frequent within ordinary WhatsApp groups. WhatsApp developed many features in his update, as reported by…