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WhatsApp Update With Quick Reply, Other Features Exits Beta

Tim May 6, 2016 3

Back in late March, the beta for WhatsApp received a sizable update, one that included quick reply from notifications, wallpapers for chats and multiple contact selection. At last, that update is now rolling out to everyone, exiting the beta stage. As...

WhatsApp Now Features End-to-End Encryption for All Calls and Messages

Tim April 5, 2016 20

Announced today, WhatsApp has completed work on end-to-end encryption for all of its services, allowing users to chat and call in complete privacy. With this security upgrade in place, all messages sent, calls made, and photos shared will be completely...

Report: Facebook Messenger to Offer “Secret Conversations,” In-Store Purchase Feature

Tim March 29, 2016 15

According to code buried within the Messenger app from Facebook, new features may soon be available that will lead to a more secure chatting experience for users. As detailed by The Information, secret conversations, which is likely a reference to encrypted...

Join the WhatsApp Beta for Android

Tim February 23, 2016 25

WhatsApp, the messaging service with 1 billion monthly users, now has a beta program available to Android users. Downloadable via Google Play, joining does not appear to be limited or private, with all a potential tester needing to do is enter from a...

1 Billion People Are Using WhatsApp Each Month, 1 in 7 People Globally

Tim February 1, 2016 47

WhatsApp, the global messaging and calling service, has reached one billion monthly users. In early 2014, WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook, and now, just two years later, they have reached this landmark. In a blog post to announce this occasion, WhatsApp...

WhatsApp Ditches Subscription Model, Now 100% Free

Kellen January 18, 2016 52

WhatsApp, the global messaging phenomenon, announced today that it will no longer charge subscription fees for use of its apps. That means WhatsApp will be 100% free going forward. In the past, WhatsApp was free to most for the first year of service after sign...

Report: Google Working on Messaging Service to Rival Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp

Tim December 22, 2015 104

Reported by the Wall Street Journal, Google is working on a brand new messaging service, one to rival Facebook Messenger, Skype, and WhatsApp. If true, it would appear Google is not completely satisfied with its Hangouts offering, but what would differentiate...

Save Your WhatsApp Chat History and Media to Google Drive

Tim October 7, 2015 27

Set to roll out to users over the next couple of months, WhatsApp is implementing native cloud storage of chat history, voice messages, and media for users to Google Drive. Once available, users can back up all of their personal WhatsApp data to the Drive...