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WhatsApp is reportedly adding new features to its Android and desktop apps. The Android app will get new drawing and pencil tools in a future update while WhatsApp Desktop will receive new chat bubble colours. The desktop app will also be getting a new dark blue colour that will be only visible while using the dark theme mode. Also Read: How to use two WhatsApp accounts on iPhone, Android The instant messaging app is also testing a new emoji message reactions information tab and new settings for message reactions notification. WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo said WhatsApp is introducing new drawing tools to its Android app. The instant messaging app is planning new pencils to draw but will be receiving two pencils, including one thinner and one thicker than the existing pencil. The app is also working on a blur image tool that may be added sometime in the future. The new features were seen in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.3.5 update, but are disabled by default. These features are still under development and may be rolled out to WhatsApp beta testers soon. Also Read: Here’s how to protect your WhatsApp account from unauthorised access The WABetaInfo report said the app…

WhatsApp’s Android and desktop apps are apparently getting additional functionality. In a future update, the Android app will get new drawing and pencil tools, while WhatsApp Desktop will get new chat bubble colours. In addition, the desktop app will acquire a new dark blue colour that will only be seen when the dark theme mode is enabled. The instant messaging app is also testing a new emoji message reactions information tab and new settings for message reactions notification. WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo said WhatsApp is introducing new drawing tools to its Android app. The instant messaging app is planning new pencils to draw but will be receiving two pencils, including one thinner and one thicker than the existing pencil. The app is also working on a blur image tool that may be added sometime in the future. The new features were seen in WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.22.3.5 update, but are disabled by default. These features are still under development and may be rolled out to WhatsApp beta testers soon. With the WhatsApp beta for Desktop 2.2201.2.0 upgrade, according to WABetaInfo, the app is also releasing new colours to its Windows and macOS apps. The new colour palette will…

WhatsApp is the most frequently used app in Brazil, according to the Panorama survey conducted in December by Mobile Time and Opinion Box among smartphone users, reports Valor Economico. It found that 54 percent of respondents open the messaging application during a typical day. It is followed by Instagram (15%), Facebook (7%) and YouTube (2%), while other apps reached 22 percent. Thank you for visiting Telecompaper Sign up below to get access to the rest of this article and all the telecom news you need. Register free and gain access to even more articles from Telecompaper. Register here Subscribe and get unlimited access to Telecompaper’s full coverage, with a customised choice of news, commentary, research and alerts. Subscriptions Already registered? Remember me

WhatsApp has changed a lot since Meta had taken over the ownership of the instant chat messenger, and the company is continuing its efforts to add more useful features to improve the overall experience. An improved drawing experience is one of the features that the company is currently working on, according to tipster WABetainfo.As per the tipster, the improved drawing experience will now include three different pencils to let you draw on images and videos. Currently, WhatsApp lets users draw thin lines on images and videos, and that’s the only option that you have. Once the new drawing tools are available, you’ll be able to draw thicker lines.Image: WABetainfoThe tipster also claims that more editing tools are under development, though it’s not clear when we’ll see them in action. WABetainfo says the new drawing pencils will become available for beta testers first, but we currently don’t know when the feature will be available for the beta testers.Moreover, the Meta-owned company is working on the ability to blur images for its iOS client. This feature is in the developmental stage and should be available in a future update, according to the tipster.Besides new drawing tools, WhatsApp is also working other exciting new…

WhatsApp is set to issue a major update that will allow users to see what people think of their messages. A new feature being rolled out suggests users of the app will soon be able to "react" to messages, with similar functions already available on Facebook, Instagram and iMessage, iPhone and iPad users of WhatsApp will soon be given the option to "manage react notifications" within their settings - suggesting the react function is not far away. READ MORE: Thousands of drivers warned they could now be uninsured despite paying for policies Android and other users will likely see the feature rolled out in the near future. WhatsApp insiders WABetaInfo said: "WhatsApp is rolling out settings to manage notifications for reactions, but it’s not possible to react to messages. "But the fact that it’s possible to manage these settings suggests that message reactions will be available very soon." There are other new features predicted to be added to the messaging platform in 2022, according to 91mobiles.com These include hiding your "last seen" from specific contacts, Instagram reels, and a "read later" folder. There are currently more than 40 million WhatsApp users in the UK. Receive newsletters with the latest news,…

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to improve user security and protect accounts from unauthorized access. According to WABetaInfo, this two-step verification feature through an additional code (called PIN) which will be required when users log into WhatsApp after inserting the 6-digit registration code. The feature also allows WhatsApp users to enter their email addresses in order to restore their WhatsApp accounts in case they forget the PIN. If users are unable to log into their WhatsApp accounts because they don’t remember their PIN, the meta-owned app users can reset it immediately by requesting a reset link. What’s the best way to protect your account? Users should never use their phone number when they configure the two-step verification for their email address, but you should use authentication applications. Also Read: WhatsApp for iOS plans to change chat list design in future update  There are multiple apps that you can use to generate token authentication codes: Google Authenticator: It is one of the most popular auth apps but it has no automatic encrypted recovery backups and the app cannot be locked by using a passcode or biometric authentication. 1Password: it is not a simple authentication app, but it…

If someone added a new phone number in the smartphone’s address book, be it Android or iOSUsually, WhatsApp will recognize it automatically, as long as the other person has downloaded a file Request instant message. However, there are times when this does not happen and the new contact does not appear in the contact list. What do you do in these cases? Here we show it to you. As detailed by El Android Libre, a portal specialized in technology, this problem usually occurs in users who do not update WhatsApp regularly; That is, they downloaded the application from Play Store the App Store And they never released a new version. Fortunately, the solution to this problem is very simple, you just need to follow these steps: you can see: What happens when you press and hold the WhatsApp icon on your cell phone? How does your contact list sync with WhatsApp? 1. Log in to Play Store the App Store and update whatsapp 2. Enter the instant messaging app and Press the green button Which is located in the lower right corner 3. Your contact list will appear. All you have to do is press Three dots symbol (upper right…

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 15 (Borneo Blletin/ANN): The Brunei Postal Services Department (JPP) of the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunication yesterday clarified that dealings through the WhatsApp number +62 838 3948 8210 are not true. The department was responding to public complaints with regard to the ‘Receipt of Payment from Buyer’ posted in the official website. JPP stated that it had never asked for personal and banking information from customers for any of its current services and urged the public to not share information to unknown individuals online. The public is also reminded to ensure that any link received through SMS, WhatsApp or social media are legitimate before clicking on it. They should also ensure that the official government website gov.bn is used for matters involving personal information. JPP added that it is implementing various safety measures to protect the public. The department also urged the public to report any online fraud by calling Brunei Computer Emergency Response Team’s (BruCert) at 2458001 or email reporting@brucert.org.bn.

A great way to check out any and all changes that are coming to WhatsApp is by checking out beta versions through the Google Play Beta Program. The latest update, as per WABI, that is coming to the messaging platform has to do with voice notes which have become a popular way for people to stay in touch since they can be used in situations where typing might be difficult for you and it is more accessible for that reason as well.With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that there has been a flaw in WhatsApp’s voice notes feature that has been quite frustrating for most users. This flaw is that if you want to listen to a voice note, you will have to remain on the chat window of the user that sent it to you which means you can’t check other chats while listening to the audio. That’s something that WhatsApp is trying to change according to the latest beta test that they are conducting. The messaging platform is going to roll out a new UI that will enable you to keep listening to the audio even…

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on On Friday (January 14) virtually launched the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) WhatsApp Chatbot to deliver 80 different services to citizens.The BMC said that this chatbot would facilitate the citizens in providing them information about more than 80 different services of the BMC that will be available to citizens on their mobiles through WhatsApp number 8999228999."The day is written in golden letters. It can be described as a revolutionary day," Uddhav Thackeray was quoted as saying by News18 during the launch.He further added, "As technology is advancing rapidly, we should consider how it can be used for giving more and more services to public...Mumbai is number one municipal corporation in the country, which has given more than 80 services to the citizens at their doorstep."As per BMC, this service will be available in English and Marathi around the clock.Thackeray Appreciates BMCSpeaking about Covid management, Thackeray praised BMC for its work. Minister Aditya Thackeray, who was also present at the event, said that an online, transparent and accountable municipal corporation model has now been set before the people. He also added that other civic bodies in the state should emulate.A Smart Strategy To Deliver ServicesThis initiative…