WhatsApp is rolling out 7-day disappearing messages
The messaging service now permits you to send and receive ephemeral messages that automatically disappear after seven days.
WhatsApp is rolling out simpler storage management features
It’s now far easier to review, bulk-delete and free up storage space taken up by WhatsApp media.
Facebook says Apple should allow Messenger to be a default app
Facebook says Apple should open up default messaging on iOS, making it possible for users to choose an app like Facebook Messenger as their default app of choice.
iWhatsApp lets you set up automatic replies for WhatsApp Messenger
The WhatsApp Messenger app is a popular way to stay in touch with friends, and this tweak can help you respond to messages automatically when you’re away from your phone.
WhatsApp is testing new features to help you identify storage hogs
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is testing new storage-management tools, including a new feature that will let you clear all messages exchanged with a contact except starred.
How to fact-check forwarded WhatsApp messages for misinformation
People now have the ability to fact-check received WhatsApp messages that have been forwarded many times, and this tutorial shows you how it’s done.
WhatsApp testing the ability to use the same user account on multiple devices
This would solve the major problem where losing your mobile phone number meant losing your WhatsApp account, too.
PinHeads WhatsApp ports iOS 14’s conversation pinning UI to WhatsApp
If you like iOS 14’s conversation pinning capabilities but use WhatsApp Messenger instead of iMessage, then you’ll love this new jailbreak tweak called PinHeads WhatsApp.
WhatsApp gains QR codes for contacts, macOS Dark Mode support, animated stickers & more
The update brings animated stickers and QR contacts, in addition to Dark Mode support on the desktop/web and the ability to conduct fullscreen group calls.
WhatsApp is testing easier, more secure contact sharing via QR codes
You will be able to add new contacts quickly by scanning their QR codes, without having to add them to your phone’s default contact-management app beforehand.
Facebook Shops will help small businesses turn their pages into storefronts
Facebook and Instagram Shops will let small businesses turn their social pages into digital storefronts.
Facebook acquires the GIF-sharing service Giphy
Facebook has announced that it has acquired the GIF-sharing service Giphy.
