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To access the new colour WhatsApp users will have to download its latest update. Photo: FilePopular messaging app WhatsApp is testing a new alternative dark green bubble colour for its dark theme, said the website Wabetainfo.According to the publication, WhatsApp has enabled for all their Apple users to view the new colour in its 2.20.80.22 beta update, and today there are changes on WhatsApp Web too.“WhatsApp is introducing the alternative dark green color on the web platform too, when the user is using the dark theme,” said the website.The web user can view the new colour by using the 2.2049.7 update, that includes WhatsApp Desktop. However, to access the new colour the users will have to download the 2.2049.8 version.
Read moreDetailsWhatsApp's new 'Add to Cart' feature allows users to browse the products offered by businesses, add them to their cart, and place their orders easily. WhatsApp introduced a new feature, 'Add to Cart', which makes it easier for the users to browse the products offered by businesses on the platform and place their orders. (File Image) Updated: Dec 11, 2020, 12:22 PM IST Popular messaging application WhatsApp has brought in a new feature for the users to have a good shopping experience. The 'Add to Cart' feature makes it easier for the users to browse the products and services offered by businesses on the platform and place their orders. Through the introduction of the 'Add to Cart' button, WhatsApp is branching out for a seamless shopping experience, where the users can look for products, add them to carts, place their orders, and pay for them easily. "We’re excited to bring carts to WhatsApp. Carts are great when messaging businesses that typically sell multiple items at once, like a local restaurant or clothing store. With carts, people can browse a catalogue, select multiple products, and send the order as one message to the business," WhatsApp said about this new exciting option.…
Read moreDetailsGurgaon-based online-to-offline (O2O) commerce and fintech platform DotPe launched Digital Showroom to help retailers set up an online store on WhatsApp within 15 seconds and start selling online. In the three months since launch, DotPe has recorded 22 lakh downloads of Digital Showroom on Google Play Store. Digital Showroom is an initiative by DotPe to help offline enterprises take their businesses online to digitally manage and engage with their customers.The platform claims to empower businesses like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Haldiram’s, among others.Also read: McDonald’s India (North & East) partners DotPe for contactless orderingDigital Showroom is for anyone who wants to sell any kind of products or services online through WhatsApp, said DotPe. To avail the service, users would need to enter their store name, number, and address to create their online store. Once the e-commerce store is registered, Digital Showroom will give the users access to a complete solution that provides free catalogue listing, marketing, and online payment solutions in an integrated format. They can share their online store over WhatsApp or any other messaging platform to start accepting orders online. Furthermore, customers can make payments online using multiple channels, with the money getting credited directly to the merchant’s bank…
Read moreDetailsNEW DELHI: The US Federal Trade Commission took a major step toward the possible breakup of Facebook Inc by formally filing an antitrust lawsuit against the technology giant, accusing it of abusing its monopoly powers in social networking to stifle competition. The FTC and a coalition of states also suing the company zeroed in on Facebook’s acquisition of photo-sharing app Instagram for $715 million in 2012, and the $22 billion deal for messaging service WhatsApp two years later. The deals, which sailed past regulators when they were proposed, were meant to “squelch” competitive threats, the commission wrote in its complaint Wednesday. Now, the FTC wants Facebook to divest the two businesses -- an idea that poses an existential threat to the empire built by chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg. Because much of the company’s revenue growth is already coming from Instagram, and WhatsApp is central to Facebook’s bet on digital commerce, losing the two platforms would threaten to erase much of Facebook’s long-term value. The company’s shares, which have soared more than 35% in 2020, fell as much as 4% Wednesday, ending the trading day down about 2%. “Breakups are scary for investors because in some ways they could disrupt…
Read moreDetailsLatest update allows users to put up "beautiful new wallpapers" on their WhatsApp chats. Photo: FilePopular messaging application WhatsApp on Wednesday rolled out new wallpapers for its users. The latest update allows users to put up "beautiful new wallpapers" and can also use custom chat wallpapers as well as the classic doodle in more colors. Here's how users can change their wallpapers on Android:Step 1 — Go on more options -> select "settings" -> go to "Chats" and open the "wallpaper" optionsUsers can alternatively open a chat -> select "more options" and opt for the "wallpaper" option.If you’re using dark mode, you can use the slider to dim your current wallpaper.Step 2 — After selecting the wallpaper section tap the change option.Select a wallpaper category, then select the image you want to set as your wallpaper.You can also tap Default Wallpaper to restore WhatsApp’s default wallpaper.Step 3 — Tap set wallpaper and see your background change.Here's how iPhone users can change their wallpapers:Step 1 — Go on "settings", then "chats" and then select "chat wallpaper".Step 2 — Tap "choose light mode wallpaper or choose dark mode wallpaper".Step 3 — Select a wallpaper category, then select the image you want to set…
Read moreDetailsWhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world. It has over two billion users with over 1.6 billion active every month. The app usually works great, allowing you to enjoy features like messaging, voice notes, video calls and status. However, there are situations when you may run into problems like lost messages, blurry media among others. Not everyone, but many users face problems when installing, updating, sending messages, and downloading media on WhatsApp. The reasons for these problems range from bad connections to phone settings or corrupted update, etc. Due to these reasons, uninstalling and restoring the app won’t always work despite how very time-consuming they can be. Here I am going to address most of the common errors you may encounter on the app as well as quick and easy fixes for them. 1. Lost Messages Lost messages is one of the most common issues reported by WhatsApp users. However, this issue isn’t caused by the app as oftentimes, the overload of the Andriod system which causes apps like WhatsApp to Shutdown wrongly is to blame. The easiest way to avoid this issue is to be proactive. By backing your chats and media either on your device…
Read moreDetailsWhatsapp is one of the most popular messaging applications used by more than 2 billion people in over 180 countries. The app lets you make calls and send and receive messages, documents, photos, Gifs, and videos, in a group or alone. However, some groups on WhatsApp are quite helpful and it makes sense to continue to be their member but there some groups who sent random, annoying, or fake messages. Now, by any chance, if you are a part of such groups then you can simply exit and delete the groups on WhatsApp.Remember, if you exit a group on WhatsApp then you'll be removed from the group. But, you'll still see the group in your Chats tab and will be able to read the chat history.Keep in mind that if you're the only group admin and you exit a group then one participant is chosen at random to become the new admin.Deleting a group on WhatsApp is a multi-step process, but it's not that complicated or time-consuming. Here is a step by step guide you can follow to exit and delete WhatsApp groups.How to exit from a WhatsApp groupTo exit a WhatsApp group you can follow the below-given steps:Step 1:…
Read moreDetailsWhatsapp Sometimes, you might be interested in watching WhatsApp status of your contacts without letting them know that you have done so. When you view Whatsapp status updates of your contacts, they come to know that you have seen their WhatsApp status. But sometimes, you might be interested in watching WhatsApp status of your contacts without letting them know that you have done so. Here’s how you can check the WhatsApp Status posts of your friends without them knowing: - Go to WhatsApp settings - Now, navigate to the Account tab - Tap Privacy and scroll to the Read Receipts option - Toggle it off to stop people from seeing when you saw their chats, as well as WhatsApp Statuses The interesting thing about this option is that it will also hide views on your Status posts which means it will not be possible for you to see who all have viewed your WhatsApp Status. It is to be noted that WhatsApp Status is only for 24 hours and if you want to keep a tap on Whatsapp statuses of any particular person then you need to keep this in mind that you must check the status before 24 hours.…
Read moreDetailsThe report on Global Over Top (OTT) Market compiled by QY Research is positioned to harness a clear perspective highlighting both value based and volume based market size estimations to encourage profit driven business decisions in the forecast tenure, 2020-26. This QY Research report follows a systematic top-down analytical review to highlight note-worthy developments and lucrative business tactics that set the growth track effectively, complying with future ready business returns. Incessant research efforts towards catering to divulge market relevant information have been employed gauging optimally into various ongoing market developments that have reflected and impacted market progression in multiple ways. Get a sample of the report @ https://www.orbisresearch.com/contacts/request-sample/2352615?utm_source=m QY Research has lent a logical guide for report readers willing to make investments in the volatile global Over Top (OTT) market. Elaborate references on market size and dimensions, risk management and probability as well as range of driver influencers in mediating growth prognosis have been included as vital research contents. QY Research has enlisted a detailed observation synergy of the supply chain management, inclusive of vivid details on production and consumption patterns besides identifying prominent traders and distributors who influence the overall growth trajectory in global Over Top (OTT) market. Additional…
Read moreDetailsWhatsApp is a social media application used to exchange messages. WhatsApp can be installed in simple steps on a device. WhatsApp Messenger is utilised for sending and receiving videos, photos, documents, payments, etc. It is being used by billions of people worldwide for connecting with friends, family and colleagues for personal and official purpose.You can easily connect with a business on WhatsApp by scanning their WhatsApp QR code. The WhatsApp camera can scan official WhatsApp QR codes only. Learn how to scan a business' QR code on an iPhone in this quick and simple guide.How to scan a business' QR code on iPhoneScan in personStep 1: Open WhatsApp messenger on your device.Step 2: Then, go to 'settings'.Step 3: Tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.Step 4: Now, tap 'scan' and then 'ok'.Step 5: You have to hold your device over the QR code to scan.Step 6: Then, tap 'continue' to chat.See how to scan with the WhatsApp camera:Step 1: Open WhatsApp messenger on your device.Step 2: Then, tap 'camera'.Step 3: You have to hold your device over the QR code to scan.For iPhone 6s and later versions,You can tap and hold the WhatsApp icon on your home screen…
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