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    Whatsapp Web

    WhatsApp Web extension offers one the functionality and convenience of accessing your messages from your phone on your web or desktop, by syncing your account, ensuring that the messages you send and receive are visible on both devices, without the need to install the application on your computer. For this extension to be active, the phone needs to have an active internet connection at all times, otherwise, the connection and the syncing will be disrupted. Except for audio and video calling, all other WhatsApp features can be used on the web extension. There is also an option for turning on the dark theme in Whatsapp web, something which was earlier only available on smartphones. In order to launch WhatsApp web, all that one needs to do is scan the QR code from the phone on the web browser. WhatsApp will keep the user signed in until no action has been taken to manually log out. On WhatsApp web, the user will have an option of pulling out archived conversations, starting new chats, using emojis, searching out for old messages, accessing your profile amongst others. The extension is not compatible with all browsers except Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. More

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    • WhatsApp Web finally starts rolling out voice and video calling for these users

      Meta has begun rolling out voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web for beta users, starting with one-on-one chats, with a wider public release expected in the coming weeks.

    • WhatsApp Web to auto logout users every six hours under new Indian rules

      The Department of Telecommunications has issued a directive that will require platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram to bind their services directly to the SIM card used during registration. Within 90 days, users will no longer be able to access these apps unless the original SIM is present in the device.

    • WhatsApp Web may soon let you make calls without the app

      Once officially released, the update could bring WhatsApp Web more in line with full-fledged communication platforms like Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

    • WhatsApp working on a new AirDrop-like file sharing feature for its users

      WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new file sharing feature that will let users share files without internet connectivity. It is currently in development for both iOS and Android users.

    • 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.

    • WhatsApp testing logins using phone numbers on WhatsApp Web

      The feature is being tested with select testers in Beta and will let users authenticate themselves using a phone number on WhatsApp Web.

    • WhatsApp web and desktop may soon get two-factor authentication

    • New update brings in picture-in-picture feature for WhatsApp web

    • WhatsApp to soon ‘predict’ which photos you will upload, share with friends

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