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How to back up and restore your WhatsApp messages with Google Drive
WhatsApp is the most popular chat app in the much of the world, so make sure to back up your messages when you change phones!
Beta for now
Latest WhatsApp beta for Android adds fingerprint authentication feature
The latest WhatsApp beta version for Android has added a new feature called 'Fingerprint lock', allowing users to secure the app using the fingerprint sensor on their phone.
Stay connected
How to use WhatsApp web on your laptop on in-flight Wi-Fi
Rather than paying for multiple devices to have access to the in-flight Wi-Fi just so you can use WhatsApp on your laptop during a flight, you can use a simple workaround and get access on both your phone and laptop.
time to go outside
Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp are currently experiencing an outage
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Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp are currently experiencing an outage with Europe and the East Coast of the U.S. being the most affected.
Huge improvement
I finally gave up on Hangouts for WhatsApp — what took me so long?
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Hangouts is no longer a part of my regular group of messaging services. And all it took to finally switch over was a few weeks on WhatsApp — and now I'm wondering what took me so long.
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WhatsApp spyware gave unwanted access to your phone's mic, photos, and more
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Facebook has patched a vulnerability it found in early May for Whatsapp that would allow commercial-grade spyware to be installed on your phone with only a phone call.
Better together
Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp to gain new integrations
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According to a new report, Facebook is looking into backend integrations for its Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp applications.
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How to set up and start using WhatsApp for Android
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Need a helping hand getting WhatsApp set up and using it on Android? We've got all the tips and tricks you need.
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WhatsApp for Android: The ultimate guide
Using WhatsApp for Android? Here's everything you need to know to get ahead with this popular messaging app.
Better messaging
WhatsApp's Status feature will start showing ads soon
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With over 1.5 billion users, WhatsApp is one of the world's largest messaging platforms. And the Facebook-owned service will start showing ads starting early next year.
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WhatsApp backups will no longer count against Google Drive storage
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Starting November 12 thanks to a new agreement, WhatsApp backups will no longer count against your Google Drive storage.
You shall not pass
How to block businesses from sending you messages on WhatsApp
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WhatsApp rolled out business accounts last year as a way to monetize its platform. Businesses will be able to contact you just like regular users, and thankfully there's an easy way to block them.
Talking heads
How to use WhatsApp's group calling feature for video and voice calls
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WhatsApp's group calling feature is now rolling out to everyone, and here's how you can get started.
Call everyone
WhatsApp's group voice and video calling feature is rolling out to everyone
WhatsApp's group calling feature supports up to four people simultaneously, and is optimized for 2G and 3G networks around the world.
Long-term support
WhatsApp will continue to work on Android Gingerbread until 2020
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Android Gingerbread, which was announced in 2010, will continue to work with WhatsApp through February 1, 2020.
Bring on the videos
WhatsApp now supports in-line Instagram and Facebook videos
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As part of the latest update to the iOS app, you can now watch Instagram and Facebook videos directly within your WhatsApp conversations.
Time to move on
WhatsApp founder leaves the company after privacy disputes with Facebook
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Jan Koum, WhatsApp's Co-Founder and CEO, is leaving the company following disagreements with Facebook over user privacy matters.
Lawsuit time
BlackBerry sues Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp for patent infringements
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BlackBerry recently filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, claiming the services infringed on patents for BlackBerry Messenger.
Payday
WhatsApp beta testers can now send payments in India
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If you're enrolled in the WhatsApp beta, you can now send payments to other users in India.
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Handling WhatsApp messages
You've been a messaging machine and your WhatsApp is jam-packed full of content. What else can you do with your messages? Check delivery status, star messages, delete 'em, whatever!