WhatsApp has been developing a number of new features to improve the user experience. WhatsApp’s message reactions feature was recently spotted on WhatsApp Desktop beta, and the messaging app was recently spotted working on a new search message shortcut. WhatsApp users will soon be able to respond to messages with emojis. In a message, users will be able to choose from six different emoji options. The feature was discovered in the messaging app’s beta version. The messaging app was spotted testing the message reactions feature on the WhatsApp desktop app…
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Whatsapp may soon let users choose audience for their status updates
WhatsApp has been developing a slew of intriguing features to improve the user experience. The messaging app was recently spotted testing the ability to choose who receives status updates. This means that users can now choose who sees their WhatsApp status updates. The feature is currently being worked on and will be included in a future update. Wabetainfo was the first to notice the new development. According to the website, WhatsApp is working on adding the ability to edit recipients when sending media in a future update. In addition, WhatsApp…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s social media app is set to be launched via Apple app store
Trump said in October 2021 that he would start Truth Social, a social media site that would “fight up to the tyranny of Big Tech.” Trump Media & Technology Group, which was founded lately, owns the app. A verified account for the network’s chief product officer, Billy B., responded to queries about the app from users asked to use it during its test period in a series of postings late Friday. One user asked as to when the app, which had been accessible for beta testers this week, will be…
Read MoreWhatsapp web to allow voice calls
Users will soon be able to make voice calls from the WhatsApp web version. The feature is currently being rolled out to a small number of users. WhatsApp announced plans to make the video and voice calling feature available to web and desktop users in October 2020. The feature was made available to beta testers and some non-beta testers alike. However, it appears that WhatsApp will soon make the feature available to a wider audience. Mukul Sharma, a well-known tipster, had shared a screenshot of the feature. The video and…
Read MoreMeta loses $230 billion in value in the biggest single-day crash, following Q4 earnings
The company’s and its co-financial founder’s results for the fourth quarter of 2021 have set in motion a rather dramatic chain of events. Facebook’s shares are now 25% lower than they were before Meta released the results showing a drop in daily active users. It is now being described as the largest one-day stock market crash in history. If you’re looking for figures, Meta’s market value has dropped by more than $230 billion (roughly Rs 17 lakh crore) since its earnings call. The stock market has taken a massive hit,…
Read MoreTwitter is now offering downvote button globally
Twitter has rolled out its downvote button globally. The feature, which was previously only available to a small group of users, is now available to everyone. According to the company, this experimental feature has received positive feedback and has assisted them in determining what content users want to see on this platform. Twitter began testing downvotes with web users in 2021, and the microblogging site is now planning to make the feature available to iOS and Android users as well. Initially, Twitter displayed various downvoting options. It included both upvote…
Read MoreiPhone users can now pause voice message recording on WhatsApp, get new focus mode
WhatsApp has finally rolled out the ability to pause and resume voice messages while recording, following several tests and trials. The feature is currently only available to iOS users. WhatsApp previously introduced the voice message preview feature, which allows users to listen to their voice messages before sending them to contacts. Aside from the voice message feature, iOS 15 includes a new Focus Mode for users. WhatsApp is gradually introducing new features. In the coming weeks, it will be made available to all users. On iOS, the new pause and…
Read MoreWhatsApp is testing a major security feature for web and desktop: Report
WhatsApp appears to have no intention of slowing down, as the company is working on a slew of new features. According to WaBetaInfo, the messaging service is currently testing the ability to help people migrate chat history from Android phones to iOS. According to a new report, the platform is currently testing a major security feature for its desktop and web versions. WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add two-step verification for the sole purpose of increasing security, as many people rely on this messaging app for both work and personal…
Read MoreInstagram will now limit reach of potentially harmful content on its platform
Instagram has been working to reduce the spread of harmful content on its platform. The photo-sharing app, which is owned by Meta, announced that it would reduce the visibility of potentially harmful content on its platform. Instagram has stated that it will deprioritize content that incites violence, promotes bullying, or promotes hate speech. Instagram is a powerful social media platform with the potential to reach a larger audience. If any hate content or instances of bullying are promoted on the platform, it will be detrimental to the platform’s most vulnerable…
Read MoreJack Dorsey wants to defend Bitcoin developers from legal trouble with a new fund
Jack Dorsey wants to defend Bitcoin developers from legal trouble with a new fund Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and ardent supporter of cryptocurrencies, has proposed a non-profit legal defence fund for Bitcoin developers. The fund will assist Bitcoin project developers around the world in fighting lawsuits, which are increasing in number as the ecosystem grows larger. Signatories on the email sent to the bitcoin-dev mailing list on Wednesday include Chaincode co-founder Alex Morcos and academic Martin White, in addition to Dorsey. The email, titled “Bitcoin Legal Defense Board,” mentioned…
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