Meta has rolled out four new features to WhatsApp for iPhone and Android, including new camera effects comprising 30 backgrounds, filters and AR effects.
WhatsApp gains AR camera effects, quicker reactions and other perks
How to use effects, filters, and backgrounds during WhatsApp video calls
Learn how to change your appearance and add a virtual background during a WhatsApp video call on your iPhone or Android phone.
How to know when your WhatsApp message has been seen
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to check read receipts for WhatsApp texts, images, voice notes, files, and videos, so you can see the exact time your message was delivered, read, viewed, or played.
How to fix iPhone Phone app not showing your recent calls
Find out what to do if incoming, outgoing, or missed calls don’t appear in the Recents section of the Phone app on your iPhone.
How to scan a document using WhatsApp and send it
Learn how to use the built-in document scanner in WhatsApp on iPhone to send digital copies of physical documents for easy file-sharing.
WhatsApp is dropping support for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 series
Meta-owned WhatsApp will soon stop supporting older iPhones, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models.
WhatsApp rolling out voice message transcripts for those times when you cannot listen to a message right away
Use WhatsApp voice message transcripts for long audio messages, especially when in a loud place or you just can’t afford to stop to listen.
How to change your phone number on WhatsApp and Telegram
Learn how to remove your current mobile number and switch to a different one on WhatsApp or Telegram without losing access to your existing account, messages, photos, files, groups, channels, and settings.
How to use a virtual background during video calls on Mac
Learn how to set up and use virtual backgrounds on your Mac during video calls to enhance privacy, or for creating a fun or professional look.
How to reduce distractions from WhatsApp on your iPhone
Check out these tips to minimize distractions from WhatsApp on your iPhone and regain your focus without having to delete the app altogether.
Spoof your location in WhatsApp with the WALocationSpoofer jailbreak tweak
We previously showed you a jailbreak tweak called WAIgnoreCalls by iOS developer nowesr1 that allowed users to ignore incoming calls from the WhatsApp Messenger app based on certain criteria. But for those wanting to improve their capabilities in the app even further, the same developer has also released a free jailbreak tweak called WALocationSpoofer that may be of interest.
Ignore unwanted calls from the WhatsApp Messenger app with the WAIgnoreCalls jailbreak tweak
The WhatsApp Messenger app is popular not only for messaging, but also for placing or taking calls. The internet-based calling feature comes in handy when your carrier charges you for minutes or you find yourself without cellular service.