Native WhatsApp for iPad nearing public release

WhatsApp parent Meta teases that a native app will soon be available to iPad users. WABetaInfo recently shared an update for the messaging app with iPads serving as a testing ground for linked devices. The companion mode feature theoretically allows users to send and receive messages on the tablet and have them synced across their […]

Message editing arrives on WhatsApp

Messaging app WhatsApp recently added an editing feature that’s similar to iMessage. WhatsApp recently announced a new way to ‘fix your mistakes’ even after a message has been sent. The new message editing is currently in rollout phase and allows message editing within a 15-minute window. Users can remove or add text as they need […]

New WhatsApp feature to allow iPhone Chat transfers sans iCloud

Popular messaging app WhatsApp will soon have users transfer their chat history from one iPhone to another without iCloud. Currently, the only way to migrate WhatsApp chat history is to back up the data to iCloud via the Chat Backup option. With a new feature called ‘Transfer Chats to iPhone’, users can transfer media and […]

Short video messages to arrive on WhatsApp soon

Messaging app WhatsApp will soon have a short video message option for iPhone users. WABetaInfo recently saw a beta version of WhatsApp for iPhone that reveals a way to send short video messages to other people. Recording a video message is a matter of holding a button, with a limit of up to 60 seconds. […]

WhatsApp’s picture in picture for video calls now live

WhatsApp Messenger for iOS has been updated to include a picture on picture option during video calls. The picture in picture feature resizes the WhatsApp app to a small window, allowing the user to open other apps. Before the update, minimizing WhatsApp resulted in the video call getting paused. Now, users can swipe out and […]

Mac Catalyst framework powers native WhatsApp software

A new WhatsApp software may be arriving in a native version, thanks to Apple’s Mac Catalyst framework. The messaging platform is believed to be working on bringing its app to the Mac via the Catalyst app. Currently, the Meta-owned app has a web-based version that users can download for the macOS Big Sur on the […]

How to See Deleted WhatsApp Messages

As a parent, it is natural to want to keep an eye on your child’s online activities, especially on messaging platforms like WhatsApp. However, WhatsApp allows users to delete messages, which can make it difficult for parents to monitor their child’s conversations. Fortunately, there are ways to see deleted WhatsApp messages, and in this article, […]

WhatsApp beta with native support for Apple Silicon is now out

WhatsApp has recently launched a beta app for Mac Silicon users who want native support for their computers. The WhatsApp Apple Silicon app for the Mac is now available to download directly on the official WhatsApp website. Note that this is a beta version and not a full-fledged public release, and as such users may […]

Latest WhatsApp update now allows self-sent messages

Messaging app WhatsApp now lets users sent messages to themselves in the latest update. The new feature puts WhatsApp in league with other apps such as Telegram, which has always allowed the self-send option. Prior to the update, WhatsApp users had to create a group with only themselves to be able to send a note […]

WhatsApp leaves iPhone 5c and iPhone 5

WhatsApp will no longer support the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5 starting December 31. The popular messaging app will stop working on nearly 50 devices at the end of the year after dropping support for iOS 11 and iOS 10 in October. This means iPhone 5c and iPhone 5 users were no longer able to […]

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