After iOS, WhatsApp Now Rolling Out Messenger-Like Chat-Specific Theme Support on Android

After iOS, WhatsApp Now Rolling Out Messenger-Like Chat-Specific Theme Support on Android

WhatsApp has finally decided to bring chat-specific theming support to the Android version of the app. Theming has always been available on WhatsApp for Android, but this was quite limited and also basically involved changing the background wallpaper of the said chat. A new interface with the ability to set…

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Shortcut to Mark All Chats as ‘Read’ At Once

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Shortcut to Mark All Chats as ‘Read’ At Once

WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new feature that lets users mark all chats as read at once with a new shortcut, according to claims by a feature tracker. The functionality was spotted in a beta version of the app but may not be available to users yet. It…

WhatsApp Introduces Giphy Sticker Collection, Custom Sticker Maker and More Features

WhatsApp Introduces Giphy Sticker Collection, Custom Sticker Maker and More Features

WhatsApp has introduced a slew of new additions for Android and iOS users to express themselves more creatively. It has partnered with US-based online database Giphy which makes its extensive sticker collection available to users. Additionally, Android users can now take advantage of the custom sticker maker to show their…

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Translation Feature for Messages Using Google’s Technology

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Translation Feature for Messages Using Google’s Technology

WhatsApp is said to testing a new feature that enables users to translate messages in other languages, according to claims by a feature tracker. The live translation feature is said to work through on-device processing and may use Google’s live translation technology. It was reported in a beta version of…

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Transcription Feature for Voice Messages

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Transcription Feature for Voice Messages

WhatsApp for Android is testing a new feature which may let users transcribe voice messages, according to a report. It was spotted by a feature tracker in a beta version of the WhatsApp app for the Android platform. With this, users may be able to generate transcriptions for voice messages…

WhatsApp for Android and iOS Reportedly Testing a Dedicated Video Note Mode for Camera

WhatsApp for Android and iOS Reportedly Testing a Dedicated Video Note Mode for Camera

WhatsApp may be testing a new dedicated video note mode for camera on both Android and iOS platforms, according to a feature tracker. This feature may allow WhatsApp users to record and share video notes directly from the camera interface. As per the claims, the video note mode was spotted…

WhatsApp for Android May Be Developing a New In-App Dialler for Calling Convenience

WhatsApp for Android May Be Developing a New In-App Dialler for Calling Convenience

WhatsApp is said to be working on several new features for the Android platform. According to a feature tracker, one of the features introduced in the latest WhatsApp for Android beta app update is a new in-app dialler. This feature is speculated to make WhatsApp calling convenient by allowing users…

WhatsApp for Android, iOS Get More Interactive Stickers With Lottie Framework Support

WhatsApp for Android, iOS Get More Interactive Stickers With Lottie Framework Support

WhatsApp is rolling out more interactive stickers with fluid motion, courtesy of the new Lottie framework support. According to a feature tracker, this development was first reported in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app in February but is now rolling out widely with the latest stable update…

WhatsApp Rolling Out New Default Media Quality Setting Feature for Android Users

WhatsApp Rolling Out New Default Media Quality Setting Feature for Android Users

WhatsApp for Android is receiving a new feature that lets users set the default media upload quality setting. This feature was reported to be in development for some time and was first spotted by a feature tracker in March in WhatsApp for Android version 2.24.5.6. The feature is now being…

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Feature That Offers Better Privacy Control Over Status Updates

WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Feature That Offers Better Privacy Control Over Status Updates

WhatsApp for Android appears to be testing a new feature that allows users to control privacy settings for status updates, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The feature, known as status privacy confirmation, is being tested in a beta version of the app for the Android platform. As…