WhatsApp | Latest News & Updates - Dec 16, 2024 Release
WhatsApp has introduced new calling features for desktop and mobile, including improved video quality and fun effects, ahead of the holiday season...
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WhatsApp is a fast, simple, and reliable messaging and calling application used by over 1.5 billion people in more than 180 countries. It offers free, secure, and private communication through end-to-end encryption, making it accessible on various mobile devices and in low connectivity areas. WhatsApp also provides a dedicated business app to help small businesses connect with customers effectively.
WhatsApp - Latest News and Updates
- WhatsApp has introduced new calling features for desktop and mobile, including improved video quality and fun effects, ahead of the holiday season.
- WhatsApp will soon launch a built-in dialer for iPhones, allowing users to call any registered number without saving it.
- WhatsApp now allows users to call select members of a group chat and has improved call reliability and resolution on both desktop and mobile.
- WhatsApp is developing a feature to translate channel updates into multiple languages and has introduced new calling features, including selective participant calls and video effects, for desktop and mobile users.
- WhatsApp is introducing upgrades to calls, including selecting participants from group chats, new effects, higher resolution video, and a new calls tab in the desktop app.
- WhatsApp can now be integrated with Excel using the SheetWA extension to automate messaging and manage data efficiently.
- WhatsApp Business announced a feature for creating quick replies to streamline customer communication, allowing up to 50 stored replies.
- Rumors suggest WhatsApp is exploring anonymous messaging, which could enhance privacy but faces challenges like ensuring encryption and preventing misuse.
- WhatsApp hosted its first business summit in India, showcasing how businesses use its app to grow, with 1,000 executives attending the event.
- In December, WhatsApp introduces three new icons for group voice chats, inspired by platforms like Discord, to enhance user interaction.
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