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WhatsApp has just made it easier to take note of more important messages from within a conversation. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and WhatsApp head Will Cathcart have both announced on their respective WhatsApp channels that you'll now be able to pin up to three messages to the top of a chat, allowing you quick access to any information you want. As TechCrunch notes, you could only pin one message from the time the feature launched in December up until now. But with this update, you may no longer have to save, say,…

On Thursday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new WhatsApp feature that allows users to pin three messages on chats. Earlier, the feature was only limited to pinning a single message, but now WhatsApp has increased its count to three. This feature will allow users to easily access the information they need right at the top of the chat. Three messages can be easily pinned on contact as well as group chat. This does not include text but also images, videos, polls, etc. Know more about this newly announced WhatsApp…

WhatsApp, under Meta's umbrella, is testingout a new feature that will allow users to pin multiple chats and messages simultaneously. This functionality is currently in the testing phase and is available to a beta testers on WhatsApp version 2.24.6.15. With this WhatsApp update, users can pin up to five chats and three messages, enhancing their control over important conversations and information. WhatsApp Set to Enhance Control Over ConversationsThis feature empowers users to prioritise essential chats and messages by…

WhatsApp is now blocking users from taking screenshots of other users' profile pictures on smartphones, a new privacy feature that is widely available on Android handsets. Meta began testing the functionality on the beta version of the app over the past few weeks, and it is now being enabled for all users. Meanwhile, the company has started to allow beta testers to pin more than one message in a chat, allowing more information to be easily accessed in individual chats or group chats.Meta is yet to…

Anyone using WhatsApp should know that their chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted, just like on iMessage and Signal. It’s a security feature WhatsApp had before Meta bought the app. It’s also probably the reason WhatsApp was the only encrypted chat app Meta operated for so long. Facebook Messenger started rolling out end-to-end encryption only a few months ago.Since encryption is a strong selling point of WhatsApp, you might think the feature doesn’t need advertising. Chats and calls will remain end-to-end…

WhatsApp has been working to enhance its security for users by introducing new features and upgrades. Now, the app is rumored to develop a new feature which will showcase that the user's chats are encrypted. Chat encryption is an integral part of any messaging application to maintain user privacy and that the conversation stays protected. WhatsApp has already included chat encryption to the app, now it is working to increase its visibility and expand the feature for enhanced user privacy. Know more about the new…

It’s March 7th, the big deadline day for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The law came into effect on Thursday, so all the big tech companies operating gatekeeper services must have updates in place to accommodate the requirements. For Apple, it’s iPhone sideloading support via iOS 17.4. For Meta, that means WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger interoperability (interop, as Meta calls it) chats.How about users? I’m a European who will be able to take advantage of all these DMA-related benefits. I already know I don’t…

WhatsApp will take some more time to bring third-party chats feature to users, Meta explained on Wednesday. As per the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which went live on March 6, platforms are required to offer messaging interoperability in individual conversations in the region within three months. However, Meta said it will take the messaging platform more than the allotted time, citing limitations in implementing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) architecture for third-party providers. The company also said…

Instagram direct messages (DMs) are getting a bunch of new features. First up, editing - this can be done up to 15 minutes after a message is sent. To edit a message, simply press and hold on it and then choose "edit" from the dropdown menu. Speaking of DMs, read receipts can now be turned on or off, either for all chats, or specific ones. You can do this in account settings. This setting can be changed at any time, but note that read receipts aren't available for end-to-end encrypted chats. You can also pin your…

Image Source : INSTAGRAM BLOG New updates coming to Instagram Direct Messaging Instagram New Messaging Tools: Instagram just got even better with some awesome new features for its Direct Messaging (DM) section! These changes are all about making your private conversations more fun and personalised. Edit messages  You know when you send a message and then…