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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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WhatsApp now prevents others from taking a screenshot of your profile photo

Hillary Keverenge — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:23:47 +0000

WhatsApp is testing a new feature in its Android beta version that prevents other people from taking a screenshot of your profile photo, offering a significant boost to user privacy. You’ll no longer be able to easily snag someone’s profile pic with a quick screenshot. In the coming days, attempting to do so within the […]

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WhatsApp rolling out ability to transfer channel ownership

Hillary Keverenge — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:59:46 +0000

WhatsApp Channels, a popular tool for broadcasting messages and engaging with audiences, is gaining a valuable new feature that lets administrators transfer channel ownership to another person. Currently available in beta for some Android and iOS users, this update allows channel creators to pass the baton to someone else, ensuring their community stays connected and […]

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WhatsApp to make it easier to share up to 2GB files wirelessly between Android and iOS

Hillary Keverenge — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:01:59 +0000

WhatsApp is always working on and rolling out new features, but an upcoming one has caught my attention. In a surprising direction, WhatsApp appears to be developing a nearby wireless file sharing system, potentially venturing into territory already covered by existing platform-specific options such as Quick Share, formerly known as Nearby Share, and AirDrop. This […]

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WhatsApp users can now hid their IP addresses during calls

Emmanuel Chenze — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:08:55 +0000

WhatsApp users now can choose to protect their IP addresses when making calls through just a toggle in the settings. WhatsApp allows its over 2 billion users to make voice calls and this, according to the company, has come with its own set of security risks. “Across the software industry, calling products are an attractive […]

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