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WhatsApp is reportedly testing a limit on the number of people a message can be forwarded to. Currently, there is no limit but the latest version of the WhatsApp beta adds one for the first time. While misinformation is a hot topic right now, especially because of all the fake news circulating about COVID-19 or the war in Ukraine, WhatsApp has just released a new update that could help limit this problem. Previously, the Meta-owned messaging app had already taken steps to limit message forwarding, but they were only enforced in Brazil. Now, starting with WhatsApp for Android Beta 2.22.7.2, WhatsApp users around the world should have a much harder time sharing messages that have already been shared before. As revealed by WABetaInfo, when a message is already marked as forwarded, it is no longer possible to forward it to more than one group at a time. If users attempt to bypass this restriction, the app displays a message stating “Forwarded messages can only be sent to one group chat”. WhatsApp wants to block the spread of fake news and here’s how Thanks to this new measure, people broadcasting information to several groups will now be forced to select the…

WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that limits the spread of misinformation on the platform. The Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly preparing to restrict the number of times one can forward a forwarded message to a group. The feature has been available in Brazil since last year and the company reportedly wants to bring it to other markets very soon. As per a report from WABetaInfo, the feature that brings limitations for forwarded messages is currently being tested for iOS users. The feature is available in WhatsApp iOS beta version 22.7.0.76 and is also expected to be available for Android users very soon.WhatsApp's new forward messages featureThe new WhatsApp limits users from forwarding already forwarded messages to more than one group. So, once this feature is released, you will not be able to forward a forwarded message to a number of groups.The feature, however, doesn’t limit forwards for individual chats. This means you can forward messages as many times as you want to individual chats. However, if you haven’t personally verified the forwarded messages, we suggest not forwarding them to anyone. Oftentimes, these forwarded messages are misleading or misinform users.If you use an iPhone and are also a user…

The platforms of instant messaging they are a great tool for users who need to be connected and in contact with other people anywhere in the world. Currently there are several options, from WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, etc. Especially Telegram and WhatsApp have a close competition to gain more users each. On this occasion, we tell you 5 functions you can do on Telegram and not on WhatsApp, so take note. Five functions that you can use in Telegram and not in WhatsApp. Photo: Freepik 5 Telegram functions that WhatsApp does not have 1. Multi-account on one device This is one of the most striking features of Telegram, which is available for both iOS and Android. It consists of the app allowing users to have two different numbers, either for personal or work use. This way you can have two accounts and have access to any of them to check your messages. 2. Broadcast channels Similarly, in Telegram it is possible for users to create broadcast channels in which they can have communication in one direction, that is, create a channel in which you can communicate with a group of people, or in which you only receive messages. without sending them.…

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will somehow help to stop the spam messages flouting in groups. The instant-messaging platform is rolling this new feature to the iOS and Android users. This new WhatsApp feature will limit forwarding to just one WhatsApp group. The new limitation prevents users to send forwarded messages to more than one group chat. It was given to beta Android users for testing and is now rolling to new iOS version. WhatsApp tracker, WABetaInfo found that, “It is no longer possible to forward forwarded messages to more than one group chat at a time and this is an additional way to limit spam and misinformation." New rules for forwarding messages only apply to already forwarded messages, he noted. The new limitation has been already rolled out to certain Android beta testers, but WhatsApp is now enabling the same restriction to more users that install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.8.11 update and more people will get the same changes in the coming weeks. Smilarly, WhatsApp is planning to replace the camera tab with a new communities tab, that probably redirects to Community Home. WhatsApp is working on bringing the communities tab into the…

WhatsApp begins testing a new ‘View Once’ feature on Windows. This will let users access photos and videos that they can view only once on the app. Currently, the feature is on a beta release of WhatsApp’s Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app that is currently for testing purposes. WhatsApp has also separately started testing a new pop-up menu for phone numbers you get in a message to let you choose between dialling the number or adding it to contacts by tapping on it in the chat. According to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for Windows beta 2.2212.2.0 releases early testers to view photos and videos using the ‘View Once’ feature. However, the beta version does not include the option to send multimedia content that you view once. The ‘View Once’ feature first rolls out to Android and iPhone users last year. It allows users to make the photos and videos they share on WhatsApp disappear from the chat once they are viewed by the recipient. The photos and videos shared using the feature can, however, be saved by the recipient by simply taking their screenshots or screen recording on their devices. WhatsApp Tests View Once Feature on UWP App The…

Rolling out to a phone near you WhatsApp has been busy tweaking features and functions, with new options for messaging and a limited test of sharing files as large as 2 GB. With 5 billion Play Store downloads, it's easily the most popular messaging app in the world, meaning it's on every kind of phone. Yet updates to WhatsApp features don't always roll out to everyone at once — there are, after all, 2 billion monthly active users — so a new camera interface that iOS devices have had for months is just now going out to Android users. WABetaInfo reports that some users are seeing an updated camera interface in updates to the latest WhatsApp beta version for Android. This includes a new look when selecting media as well. Additionally, the camera's media bar — which had been removed in iOS, prompting user complaints — has apparently been restored. Source: WABetaInfo If you're not a beta tester, don't worry. WhatsApp can be slow with new features but chances are that you'll get it eventually. If you're lucky, the new look for the camera will be accompanied by the boosted 2 GB file-sharing capacity, making high-resolution photos that much easier…

WhatsApp has made a number of changes to voice notes.The Meta-owned messaging service is rolling out six new updates, including the ‘Out of Chat Playback’ feature, which means you no longer have to listen to voice notes while on the chat window, allowing for the user to get on with other tasks while still listening to the message.It's now also possible to pause and resume recording and you can even preview your voice message before sending them.Minor changes include the playback bar shifting to a waveform, and 'Fast Playback', giving the option to move between 1.5x speed to 2x speed.And finally, you can pause and resume playback and listen from where you left off.In a blog post, WhatsApp revealed that a whopping 7 billion people send voice notes daily.The feature was first launched back in 2013.The voice notes updates will "roll out in the coming weeks."

A free Easter basket sounds like just the ticket, especially when the cost-of-living crisis is already starting to bite into people’s budgets.But some unscrupulous scammers are preying on people’s good nature, offering some chocolate treats as a way to get them to click on a suspicious link.Here’s everything you need to know.What is the scam?Messages are being sent, reportedly through Whatsapp claiming to offer a free Cadbury Easter chocolate basket. Had this sent to me from loads of family members on WhatsApp this morning. A Free Cadbury Chocolate Basket! Spreading like wildfire with a shortened Russian URL. Probably worth telling your folks not to click it.. pic.twitter.com/Yzqx5xxfZA— James Murphy ???????? (@jwmurphy) March 31, 2022 It comes with a picture of an Easter egg with Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, which is similar to a promotion the company is doing in real life, written on it. It claims that there are 5,000 free gifts to be won.But, of course it is not real.Accompanying it is a shortened URL link, that looks like it could be Russian due to its use of .ru instead of .co.uk or .com.It is recommended that you do not click on the link, enter any personal information, or…

Image Source : FREEPIK Happy April Fools Day 2022 As much as people are excited to celebrate each festival, April 1 brings much joy and enthusiasm to everyone as it is a day to share laughter and joy. April 1 is celebrated as April Fools' Day and turns out to be an annual custom to play pranks, make jokes, and hoaxes with your friends, co=workers and loved ones. While there is no particular story behind the origin of this day, it is said that it dates back to 1582 when the Julian calendar was swapped into the Gregorian calendar by France. In some places, it is a two-day event as well. There is no public holiday on April 1 but people celebrate it with great eagerness. On April Fools' Day, people wish each other with funny jokes and greetings and tease each other with harmless pranks. If you are also looking forward to wish your loved ones, here are some wishes, messages, HD images and wallpapers for you. April Fools' Day 2022 Wishes, Messages, WhatsApp, and Facebook Status Somebody misses you every second and wants to meet you as soon as possible. Guess who? Your chimpanzee friend in the zoo The best…

Last Updated: 31st March, 2022 18:11 IST As the new WhatsApp Voice Messages features arrive, users can hear voice messages outside of chat so they can multitask or read and respond to other messages. Image: WhatsApp WhatsApp has released a slew of new voice message features. In the official blog post published on 30 March 2022, WhatsApp mentioned that "our users send 7 billion voice messages on average (every day), all of which are protected by end-to-end encryption to keep them private and secure at all times." Adding to it, the Meta owned messaging platform mentioned, "Today, we're excited to announce new features that make the voice message experience on WhatsApp event better." Find out more details about the new WhatsApp voice message features below.  New WhatsApp Voice Messages features Out of Chat Playback: Users will be able to listen to a voice message outside of the chat so they can multitask or read and respond to other messages. Pause/Resume recording: When recording a voice message, users can pause the recording and resume when they are ready.  Waveform Visualization: Shows a visual representation of the sound on the voice message to help monitor the recording.  Draft Preview: Enables users to listen…