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You can now keep contact cards in WhatsApp

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Admin

WhatsApp’s Beta and the Windows version is going to get the new feature of Contact Cards. According to Mint, “WhatsApp is a popular messaging platform with more than 2 billion users across the globe. The Meta-owned company keeps bringing new features to improve the app experience for its users. The instant messaging platform is now rolling out the ability to share contact cards on Windows beta version, as per a report.”

About one of their old articles concerning WhatsApp they have talked about too. “According to a WABetaInfo report, this new feature would let users share contact cards within the same chat share sheet. Notably, the entry point ‘Contacts’ will emerge if this feature is already enabled for the user’s WhatsApp account.

This feature will help the users as when someone shares a contact card, the recipient would simply be able to add it to their address book. As per the report, the new feature is rolling out to some select beta users after downloading the WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2247.2.0 update.”

They also said,”Meanwhile, as per a latest report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is also rolling out the ability to track call history within its desktop app. For those unaware, WABetaInfo is an online tracker which traces new and upcoming features of WhatsApp.

According to the report, WhatsApp has released the beta for Windows 2.2246.4.0 update on the Microsoft Store which brings the ability to manage call history within the desktop app itself. This means that the feature is currently available for desktop beta users only.

Sharing a screenshot, the report shows a new calls tab that opens up when you use WhatsApp. In the new tab, users can see the list of their call history within WhatsApp’s desktop app. They will also be able to access information about the call by opening the call card. “Since this app is a beta version, the call history may not immediately be in sync with the one on your mobile device”, the report says. In fact, calls placed from the native desktop app may not show up on your phone, it further adds. The issue is likely to be addressed in a future release.”

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WhatsApp’s new feature of blocking alerts from Large Groups is on the way

Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Admin

WhatsApp is right now working on some new features like enabling the users to use the same account on different devices. One of the most remarkable feature that will help the users who are annoyed with group notifications are, “The ability to automatically mute large group chats to help reduce notifications has been released to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming days,”

Muting Feature for Large Groups

According to Tech Times, ”

WhatsApp to Release an Auto-Mute Feature for Groups With Over 256 Members, Along With Other Updates

By Trisha Kae Andrada, Tech Times Nov 13, 2022 10:58 AM EST

WhatsApp is continuously releasing new features via its beta version. Some of the most recent include the ability to automatically mute groups with a high number of members, message themselves and modify messages that have been sent out.

Automatic Muting Feature for Large Groups

WhatsApp Groups have been around for a long time, and it’s reasonable to assume that they can be both useful and irritating.

A user may now add more than hundreds of people to a WhatsApp group. However, one may get overwhelmed with group notifications, which may appear bad on their phone’s lock screen.”

News 18 said, “WhatsApp started Groups many years, and it is fair to say that the groups can be helpful and annoying at the same time. WhatsApp now lets you add more than 256 members to a group, with their consent of course. But that means you can be bombarded with hundreds of group notifications, which can a sore sight on your phone’s lockscreen.

So, people tend to mute groups to avoid such incidents, but WhatsApp is now bringing a feature that will automatically mute groups that have more than 256 members. The messaging app is now capable of having 1024 members in one group, and the Meta-owned platform clearly realises the importance of user’s having their privacy.”

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New WhatsApp beta feature tell if you ignore someone’s call on purpose

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Admin

WhatsApp’s new beta version has the feature to appropriately flag calls and video calls you missed due to DND being. This feature helps you in retrieving the damage that can happen to your work due to avoiding an important call or message.

What do WhatsApp’s latest beta version users report?

According to Android Police, “WhatsApp’s latest beta, which carries version number 2.22.24.7, includes the new DND flag for missed calls, and some users have reported seeing it since this update (via WABetaInfo). If you’re one of the lucky few, whenever you miss a call due to Do Not Disturb mode being enabled, you’ll see a handy tagline right under the missed call history item indicating that the call was silenced by Do Not Disturb. You’ll also see a similar blurb when you punch up the person’s chat thread.

Unfortunately, the person calling you won’t be able to tell if you had Do Not Disturb on or not, but if you want them to know you weren’t ignoring their calls on purpose, you can just share a screenshot of the indicator with them.

This feature was first surfaced with the beta for version 2.22.21.7 back in September, but it was never actually enabled.”

It is an important feature because, sometimes people have to avoid calls unless they come from family members or close friends. Sometimes people don’t receive a call even if it is justified enough to take them, people don’t take them at that time when an important meeting is going on. In those cases this feature is really a life savior. You can easily look into your phones later and see if any of the calls were important to take.

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WhatsApp is getting Facebook’s Bitmoji-style avatars

Posted on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 by Admin

Source: The Verge

After Facebook’s Bitmoji-style avatars invaded Instagram and Messenger, now they’re coming to Whatsapp, too. According to a report from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is rolling out support for customizable avatars in the latest 2.22.23.9 beta on Android, but only for some users.

Those with access to the feature will see a new “Avatar” category in their settings menu that they can use to customize the digital version of themselves. Just like on Meta’s other apps, WhatsApp will then generate a sticker pack with the avatar in various poses, which users can use to express themselves when messaging family and friends. WhatsApp is releasing the ability to set up an avatar to some lucky beta testers on WhatsApp beta for Android!

“An avatar is the best way to express yourself on WhatsApp: let’s configure an avatar so you can share personalized stickers with your friends.— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) October 21, 2022”

WABetaInfo first spotted the feature last month, but now it’s actually rolling out to users. It’s unclear when WhatsApp will roll out the feature to all users on Android, or when it plans on bringing the feature to iOS. Meta didn’t immediately respond to The Verge’s request for comment.

Meta first introduced avatars on Messenger and the News Feed in 2019 before they became available to use in Facebook comments and stories in 2020. Earlier this year, the company gave its avatars a new 3D look and started letting users add them to feed posts, Facebook profile pictures, and Instagram Stories. At the time, Aigerim Shorman, Meta’s general manager for avatars and identity, touted the update as part of Meta’s efforts toward building out its idea of the metaverse, which not only includes virtual and augmented reality, but also bridges “more familiar platforms like your phone and computer.”

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WhatsApp’s new Windows version works standalone

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Admin

WhatsApp has launched a new version of the messaging app for Windows that will no longer need the users to link their phones to send, receive, and sync messages.

The new Update

About the new updated version of the app the company said, “The new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows users is now live and available here.

What’s changing?

WhatsApp Desktop users have been using our web-based desktop app (WhatsApp Desktop) or our browser-based app (WhatsApp Web). As we’re always trying to improve the WhatsApp experience for our users, we’re developing apps native to Windows and Mac operating systems.

Advantages of native apps:

Increased reliability and speed

Designed and optimized for your desktop operating system

Continue to receive notifications and messages even when your phone is offline

Windows users

Download the new WhatsApp Desktop App for Windows.

Once downloaded and installed, to log in:

Open WhatsApp on your phone.

Tap More options on Android or Settings on iPhone.

Tap Linked Devices.

Point your phone camera to the QR code that appears on your WhatsApp Desktop App.

Mac users

WhatsApp desktop app native to Mac operating systems is currently in development.

For early access and to help us with testing, you can download our beta program here.

As a Mac user, you can use WhatsApp Web in your browser or download our web-based WhatsApp Desktop app.”

Description by Windows

About the new version of the app Windows said, “WhatsApp from Meta is a 100% free messaging app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in touch with your friends and family. WhatsApp works across mobile and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees*.

Private messaging across the world

Your personal messages and calls to friends and family are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of your chats, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.”

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