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WhatsApp to let users appeal bans in-app
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp is working on a new process that will let users appeal account bans from within its app, according to features uncovered in the latest beta.

WhatsApp testing view-once mode for photos and videos like Snapchat
By Stephen Warwick published
A new feature in the beta version of WhatsApp could soon let iOS users send photos and videos within a view-once mode like Snapchat.

How to use MobileTrans to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone
By IM Staff last updated

WhatsApp could get a new voice message flow that will allow pauses and more
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is now testing a change in the way users record voice messages by adding the ability to pause recordings and listen back to what was said.

WhatsApp is testing a new method of dealing with archived chats
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is testing a new way for users to deal with archived chats, including the ability to have them remain archived even when a new message is received.

WhatsApp is testing sticker suggestions based on what you type
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is testing a new feature on iPhone that will suggest a sticker based on what a user is typing.

WhatsApp confirms big new features on the way, including potential iPad support
By Stephen Warwick published

WhatsApp sues Indian government over new rules on 'traceable' messages
By Stephen Warwick last updated
WhatsApp is suing the Indian government over new laws that would require it to make its messages 'traceable'.

WhatsApp could soon let users move chats to a different phone number
By Stephen Warwick published
New information from WhatsApp's beta software indicates the app may soon let users migrate their chats to a different number.

WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages for the privacy-conscious
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is currently testing a feature that will have messages automatically disappear once read.

WhatsApp says it won't delete accounts that don't accept privacy changes
By Stephen Warwick published

WhatsApp sticker suggestions are now being tested ahead of likely launch
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that suggests stickers based on the words being typed.

Brazilians can now send and receive money via WhatsApp Pay
By Oliver Haslam published
People in Brazil can now take advantage of WhatsApp Pay on their iPhones.

Facebook could face German intervention over controversial WhatsApp changes
By Stephen Warwick published
A German data regulator is seeking an order that could halt Facebook's planned changes to WhatsApp and its data policies, a move that was met with strong pushback earlier this year.

WhatsApp drops support for iOS 9
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp has confirmed that users will have to be running iOS 10 or later in order to use the service on an iPhone.

People not using WhatsApp in Apple's strategic interest, says head
By Stephen Warwick published

WhatsApp for Mac now supports voice and video calls
By Stephen Warwick last updated
WhatsApp for macOS has been updated to include desktop support for voice and video calls.

WhatsApp presses on with controversial privacy changes
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp has said it is pressing on with planned changes to its privacy policy and will add a banner to its app providing more information to users.

WhatsApp Web and Desktop gets extra biometric security layer
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that will let users secure their Desktop and Web chats with Touch ID and Face ID using a linked device.

Facebook delays controversial WhatsApp privacy changes as millions flock to rival services
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook has delayed enforcement of changes to its WhatsApp privacy policy following major public backlash and massive uptake of rival services like Signal and Telegram.
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