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WhatsApp will soon stop working on these iPhone and Samsung devices

WhatsApp periodically phases out older smartphones, so it’s no surprise that around 50 devices will no longer be able to run the messaging app this year. This is the second time in the last three months that WhatsApp is phasing out support for many Android…

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WhatsApp Beta enables users to utilize the app on multiple phones

WhatsApp is one of the staples of modern mobile communication. It offers safety through it’s end-to-end encryption and a list of features, which seems to have become ever-growing. Recently, the app got updated with a brand new feature called Call Links. Not…

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WhatsApp’s new feature Call Links begins rollout

WhatsApp announced a new feature last month called Call Links. Those excited to utilize secure group calls that only take a few seconds to set up may rejoice: the feature has officially started rolling out on a larger scale. As the name suggests, the feature…

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WhatsApp might soon increase the group chat cap to 1024 people

If you are a WhatsApp user with many friends, and we mean a lot, lot — 1000+ — you will be happy to learn that, soon, you will probably be able to add up to 1024 of your friends in one group chat. As WABetaInfo first reported, WhatsApp is rolling out a new…

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WhatsApp’s next update finally adds top-requested feature

WhatsApp plans to roll out new security and privacy features to users on all platforms, the social network announced today. This is a more comprehensive update that brings several improvements, including one of the most-requested privacy features, the ability…

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WhatsApp working on a new feature for group admins

WhatsApp is constantly getting updates and new features, and we usually get a glimpse thanks to our friends at WABetaInfo. The app is working on a new voice note option for status updates, as well as the ability to hide your online status from prying eyes.…

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Whatsapp is adding more privacy options

The next WhatsApp update is rolling out and if you’re participating in the Google Play Beta Program, chances are you already have the version 2.22.16.12 of the popular chat app. If not, the guys at WABetaInfo have dissected the package and found out what this…

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WhatsApp may soon let you hide your activity status

Sometimes, you might not want your friends on social media to know when you’re online. You probably don’t want to be disturbed, or you are a very privacy-oriented person and just don’t want others to know when you are on your socials. This is why apps like…

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Snapchat+ officially launched a premium subscription

Snap has just announced the launch of a new premium tier for customers who want a little bit more features and faster support. The announcement comes less than a month since another social app, Telegram introduced a similar service for those who want extra…

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WhatsApp has a message edit feature in the works

Texting with an out-of-control auto-correct is hilarious sometimes (we have all had our fair share of funny auto-correct situations, don’t pretend like you didn’t have any!), but other times, making an error in your text message can actually even cause…

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Google Chat receives another protection against phishing attacks

Phishing scams are widespread, and if you are not careful enough, you can become a victim of one. As a result, Google has embedded warning messages in its Gmail and Google Drive services, alerting users when the apps discover suspicious links or malware. And…