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WhatsApp Prepares to Play Nice With Other Messaging Apps

ANDROID AUTHORITY - WhatsApp is working on a new section within its app to accommodate "third-party chats," which may indicate the platform's efforts to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. This legislation aims to promote interoperability between messaging platforms, allowing users from different apps to communicate without platform lock-ins. WhatsApp's implementation of this feature while maintaining security and encryption remains to be seen.

by Aamir Siddiqui
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WhatsApp Launches Its Native macOS App

TECH CRUNCH - WhatsApp launched a new native app for macOS, allowing users to engage in video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. The app provides enhanced functionality for Mac users, including easy file sharing through drag-and-drop and improved chat history access. WhatsApp's native macOS client was previously tested in public beta for systems with Apple Silicon and macOS 11 Big Sur or newer.

by Ivan Mehta
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WhatsApp Enhances Photo Sharing With HD Quality Feature

TECH CRUNCH - WhatsApp introduces an upgrade allowing users to share HD photos through the messaging app. The feature preserves high-definition resolution, enhancing the photo-sharing experience. The platform plans to roll out support for HD videos in the near future.

by Sarah Perez
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WhatsApp Launches Standalone App for Wear OS Smartwatches

TECH CRUNCH - WhatsApp releases its standalone app for Wear OS smartwatches, allowing users to send and receive messages and make VoIP calls without their connected phone. The app is compatible with Wear OS 3 and aims to compete with Apple Watch's dominance in the smartwatch market.

by Jagmeet Singh
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WhatsApp Leads Social Networking in India With 226.6M MAUs

MEDIA BRIEF - WhatsApp holds the top position among social networking apps in India, with 226.6M MAUs and a high loyalty score of 37.89%. Other platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, have lower user numbers and loyalty rates in comparison.

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WhatsApp Business Crosses 200M MAUs, Introduces Personalized Messages Feature

TECH CRUNCH - Meta has announced that WhatsApp Business now has ~200M MAUs, up from 50M in 2020. As part of its focus on efficiency, Meta has launched new features including easier ad creation and personalized messaging services for WhatsApp Business users. WhatsApp Business users can now create "click-to-WhatsApp" ads without a Facebook account and utilize automated personalized messaging.

by Ivan Mehta
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WhatsApp Introduces Feature to Automatically Silence Call From Unknown Numbers

TECH CRUNCH - WhatsApp has launched a new feature that automatically silences calls from unknown numbers, addressing concerns raised by users in India about spam calls. The feature allows users to enable call silencing in their privacy settings. The silenced calls will still appear in notifications and the call list for later reference. Additionally, WhatsApp has introduced a privacy checkup feature to guide users through various privacy controls, such as contact permissions and account security.

by Ivan Mehta
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WhatsApp Is Working on Introducing Usernames to the App

TECH CRUNCH - WhatsApp is reportedly working on introducing usernames as an alternative to phone numbers for user identities. The latest beta version of the app includes a visible username section on the Profile page. WhatsApp has not provided details on how users will choose usernames or addressed the issue of premium usernames.

by Ivan Mehta
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WhatsApp's Multi-Device Feature Now Supports More Than One Phone

TECH CRUNCH - WhatsApp is rolling out multi-device login support that allows users to log into the same account on up to four phones. The new feature will sync messages across devices, even if one device is switched off, and comes with new technology to maintain end-to-end encryption protection. The company is also introducing a one-time code for linking devices instead of scanning a QR code on a mobile phone. The feature will be available to all users in the coming weeks.

by Ivan Mehta
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WhatsApp Outperforms Other Social Media Platforms in Survey

LOYALTY360 - Global Overview Report surveyed social media users aged 16-64 and determined their platform preferences. 16% of respondents cited WhatsApp as their preferred platform, ahead of Instagram (14.3%), TikTok (6.1%), and Facebook (0.1%). WhatsApp had ~420M downloads in 2022 and currently boasts ~2B active users.

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WhatsApp to Launch Voice Status Feature

MINUTE MIRROR - A "Voice Status" feature for users of the instant messaging service WhatsApp is scheduled to launch shortly. Currently, WhatsApp only provides access to video, images, and contact status.

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Pavel Durov Said That Hackers Can Use WhatsApp to Gain Full Access to the Phone

MEDUZA - Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram messenger and VKontakte, wrote on his Telegram channel that hackers would only need to send a malicious video or make a video call by WhatsApp to gain full access to the targeted phone. Similar problems with WhatsApp have been found almost every year since 2017. The fact that a vulnerability is discovered and solved doesn't mean that there won’t be a new one in the future, he explained.

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WhatsApp Finally Brings Feature to Turn Users Into a Sticker

MASHABLE - WhatsApp, a messaging service owned by Meta, is developing a new feature to put up an avatar as a profile photo. Currently, WhatsApp provides emoticons, GIFs, stickers, and more to spice up discussions. Users will be able to personalise their avatars.

by Praneeth Palli
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WhatsApp Rolls out In-App Shopping Product With India's JioMart

BLOOMBERG - WhatsApp is rolling out a shopping product in India, the first time users will be able to browse and purchase groceries and other household products without leaving the app. WhatsApp unveiled the new tool alongside JioMart, part of Reliance Industries Ltd.'s Jio Platforms, an Indian tech company that Meta invested almost $6B into in early 2020.

by Kurt Wagner
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Meta Invests in Take App, a Singaporean Startup That Helps Merchants Sell via WhatsApp

TECH CRUNCH - Meta recently invested in Take App, a fledgling Singaporean startup founded by former Facebook engineering manager Youmin Kim, who left the social network last year to work on the app. Take App serves as an easy way for those with little technical know-how to set up a simple website to facilitate online orders, replete with a shopping cart, payments, and a direct connection to WhatsApp for managing and tracking the final order. The company claims 1K businesses have used Take App across 35 different markets, though the vast majority are based in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

by Paul Sawers
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