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Apps
WhatsApp Testing Username-Based Search and Calling in Latest iOS Beta: Report
The username display feature for unknown number searches is still in development, with WhatsApp reportedly refining it ahead of release…
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Apps
WhatsApp for Android May Let Users Reserve Same Usernames Used on Facebook and Instagram
This feature is believed to be a step towards the introduction of usernames on WhatsApp. WhatsApp is expected to introduce…
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Apps
Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta’s apps were involved in one-third of all successful scams in the US, internal documents reportedly reveal. Meta claims to…
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Apps
WhatsApp Rolling Out Media Hub to Easily Browse Shared Images, Videos and More Shared Across Chat: Report
Media Hub is said to support multi-select for managing multiple files at once. Media Hub could allow users to find…
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Apps
WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App With Support for Voice Messages, Chat History and Reactions
WhatsApp will finally let you check your Apple Watch to read your chats and see who is calling you. WhatsApp…
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Apps
WhatsApp Working on ‘Strict Account Settings’ Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp will soon add a centralised option to quickly enable advanced security and privacy settings on your account. The new…
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Apps
WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
The ability to reserve usernames on WhatsApp was recently spotted in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android. WhatsApp usernames…
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Apps
WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
WhatsApp said passkeys will be stored in a password manager instead of on-device, enabling users to sign in to other…
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Apps
WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp’s companion app for Apple Watch requires a connected iPhone, and it is currently available to beta testers. Apple will…
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How to
How to Set Up WhatsApp’s End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups With a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide
You can now unlock your encrypted WhatsApp chat backup with your fingerprint, face recognition, or passcode. The feature, tested earlier…