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The dangers of sliding into DMs: What you need to know before hitting send

While sliding into DMs can facilitate connections, it’s important to approach such interactions with caution. By verifying identities, protecting personal information, and setting clear boundaries, you can continue social media conversations safely and avoid potential pitfalls.

WhatsApp to introduce an automatic album feature for Channels

When Channel admins share multiple media posts with their followers, WhatsApp will organize them automatically into albums

WhatsApp rolls out new voice chat feature for large groups

The Meta-owned company said that its end-to-end encryption also extends to voice chats, and the setting is turned on by default.

WhatsApp banned over 72 lakh accounts in India

The Meta-owned communications platform reported the numbers for the period of July 1 to July 31.

WhatsApp reportedly working on new interface for Android

The UI is still under development and is not available to beta testers.

WhatsApp introduces native mac app for enhanced communication

As with all other versions of WhatsApp, communications are end-to-end encrypted for security.

How do you get your WhatsApp account back if your phone is stolen?

First things first, call up your network provider and ask them to block your SIM card as soon as possible. This is to prevent further misuse of your phone number

WhatsApp will now let you share 720p videos on Android

For now, the feature seems to be only rolling out on Android and there is no word yet on when it will be available on iOS.

WhatsApp will now let you edit photo captions

The feature is rolling out to all users but in a phased manner, which means it could take a few weeks before all users see the option.

WhatsApp users can now send 'HD' photos

The feature will roll out globally over the next few weeks, and will allow users to send higher resolution images on Android, iOS and web.

WhatsApp allows users to share their screens with contacts

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on Facebook stating that the app now allows you, "to share your screen during the call".

WhatsApp adds screen lock for web, tests group call enhancements on Android beta

Users can block unauthorised access of their WhatsApp chats by locking the app down with a screen lock.

7 major features that WhatsApp introduced in 2023

These are the seven big features WhatsApp introduced in 2023, that you should know about.

WhatsApp puts voice call with 32 participants on trial

The feature is being tested with Android users in Beta.

WhatsApp will make it easier to add people in groups

The feature is currently limited to beta testers on iOS and Android. There is no confirmed date for the launch as of now.

Discord bans AI-generated CSAM and teen dating servers

The platform came under scrutiny after an NBC investigation last month found that the platform was being used for child grooming, extortion and exploitation.