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WhatsApp Now Lets You Call People Who Don’t Have an Account

Guest Writer — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:27:17 +0000

WhatsApp has launched guest calls, a new feature that lets people join voice and video calls without creating a WhatsApp account or installing the app. Announced on October 14, the feature allows users to share a call link with anyone, who can then open it in a browser, enter their name and join after receiving […]

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Why WhatsApp on Your Android Phone Might Have Suddenly Stopped Working

Guest Writer — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:49 +0000

WhatsApp has stopped working on phones running Android 5.0 and Android 5.1, with the change taking effect on September 8. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the messaging app now requires at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and the requirement applies to both WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business. So, if WhatsApp suddenly stopped working on your […]

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WhatsApp Gets 3 Major Security Upgrades You Need to Know About

Guest Writer — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:08:34 +0000

WhatsApp is rolling out three new security updates aimed at giving users stronger protection against account takeovers, making login easier with passkeys and providing more context when unknown callers reach them. The updates are being introduced on Android and iOS, although some of the new caller information is specifically available to Android users. The announcement […]

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WhatsApp Developing First-Party Backup That Fixes Its Biggest Flaw

Guest Writer — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:04 +0000

WhatsApp is developing a major change to how users back up their chats by introducing its own first-party cloud backup service, a move that would reduce reliance on Apple iCloud and Google Drive. According to WABetaInfo, the feature, currently under development for both iOS and Android, will allow users to store WhatsApp backups directly on […]

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WhatsApp Working on Repositioning Channels Within The App

Guest Writer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0000

WhatsApp Channels is one of the most polarizing sections of the popular messaging app. You can find a channel about anything, but its worst quality is its positioning. Thankfully, WhatsApp is working on a fix. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will introduce channels in your regular chat list. “WhatsApp is working on […]

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WhatsApp Working on Premium Subscription Plan Called WhatsApp Plus

Guest Writer — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:19:18 +0000

WhatsApp, the much-loved messaging service is working on an optional premium subscription plan. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on WhatsApp Plus, an optional subscription plan with extra features. This reminds me of what we have with Telegram Premium. The publication notes that WhatsApp Plus has a few additions for a fee. This includes several customization options to change […]

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The CA can read your WhatsApp, Facebook, and X messages, DPP hints

Hillary Keverenge — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:21:47 +0000

In what feels like a real-life episode of Black Mirror, Kenyan prosecutors have made a bold move that’s raising eyebrows across the nation. Following the arrest of 23 anti-abduction protesters on December 30, 2024 — including Senator Okiya Omtatah — prosecutors are now seeking to detain them for 14 days. Their reasoning? To extract WhatsApp, […]

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WhatsApp users who post a status with a target audience can now mention them

Hillary Keverenge — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:56:11 +0000

Are you one of those folks who post statuses with a specific audience in mind but wish you could give them a nudge? Well, your wish might just come true. WhatsApp is testing a new Status Mentions feature for Android, and it’s exactly what it sounds like — now you can mention people in your […]

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Opinion: It’s time for scheduled WhatsApp messages

Hillary Keverenge — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:29:20 +0000

WhatsApp is the ubiquitous messaging giant and no doubt it boasts an impressive array of features. Yet, one glaring omission remains: the ability to schedule messages. In a world where we juggle busy schedules and different time zones, this feels like a missed opportunity. Imagine planning a surprise birthday message for a friend abroad, or […]

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WhatsApp is adding a ‘heart’ icon to status updates similar to Instagram Stories

Hillary Keverenge — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:41:35 +0000

The latest WhatsApp beta version (2.24.8.6) is testing a new ‘like’ button for quick reactions to status updates. This addition mirrors the familiar like button found on popular social media platforms like Instagram and X. According to TheSpAndroid, the heart icon (like button) will be located directly next to the existing reply bar on the […]

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