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WhatsApp Update brings support for Chat Themes on iOS and Android - here’s how to use them | Mint
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4m ago
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WhatsApp has introduced a new Chat Theme feature for iOS and Android users, enabling them to customize the appearance of individual chats. Users can choose from 22 preset themes and 30 default backgrounds, adjust wallpaper brightness, and change outgoing message colors. Personal images can also be used as chat wallpapers. The feature can be applied universally or on a per-chat basis, though the color of incoming messages remains unchanged, adapting to light or dark themes.
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WhatsApp gets a new low light mode for video calls. Here's how to enable
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9m ago
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WhatsApp has introduced a low light mode feature for video calls, allowing users to have better video quality in low lighting conditions. By tapping on the bulb logo during a video call, users can enable the low light mode. This feature is available on both iOS and Android versions of WhatsApp. Additionally, WhatsApp has rolled out a new update that allows users to personalize their conversations with chat themes. These themes offer customization options for chat backgrounds and conversation colors, providing a more personalized experience for users.
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WhatsApp rolls out custom chat themes and video call enhancements: Report
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9m ago
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- WhatsApp is testing a new feature called custom chat themes, allowing users to personalize their conversations with different color options for the chat background and conversation texts. - The feature is currently in beta testing and is available for select users on Android and iOS. - Users will have access to 22 different themes with up to 20 color variations for each theme. - The custom chat themes can be applied universally to all conversations or set individually for specific chats. - The themes will only be visible to the user who applied them, ensuring privacy. - WhatsApp has also introduced video calling enhancements, including filters, background customization, and features like "Touch Up" and "Low Light" mode to improve the visual experience during calls. Please note that the last two bullet points were unrelated to the initial topic.
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Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates new WhatsApp Search feature: Know how it works
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1y ago
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WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to search for specific messages based on dates, streamlining the chat experience. The search-by-date feature is now available on various platforms, including Android, iOS, Mac, and WhatsApp Web. Users can also filter conversations by media type, making it easier to find specific confirmations or shared media. WhatsApp is also developing additional features like Chat Filters and Favorites, while a potential update for Android could enable users to set a default upload quality for media files.
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WhatsApp could soon allow users to select different chat themes
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1y ago
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WhatsApp may soon introduce the option to customize the app's theme on its iOS application. The new feature, currently in development, will allow users to choose their default chat bubble color and select from different chat themes. The selected theme will update the wallpaper and bubble colors accordingly. Additionally, WhatsApp is also working on an AI-generated profile picture feature, offering users the ability to create personalized profile images without sharing personal photos. These updates aim to enhance user customization and privacy within the messaging platform.
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WhatsApp Beta tests feature to lock chats across multiple devices: Report
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1y ago
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WhatsApp is reportedly developing an update to extend its chat lock feature to all linked devices, enhancing user privacy and protection. This will allow users to secure sensitive conversations across all platforms. The update is currently being tested in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.8.4 version. Additionally, WhatsApp is working on a status feature that will allow users to mention specific contacts in their updates, offering a more interactive experience. The new status feature has been spotted in the iOS WhatsApp Beta, indicating its imminent release.
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WhatsApp to roll out new feature – customize chat theme
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9m ago
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WhatsApp is testing a new feature for its Android users that allows them to personalize their chats and chat bubbles. The feature, currently under development, will let users choose from a range of design styles and color themes, offering more customization options within the messaging app. This update also includes a choice between dark and light modes, as well as the ability to adjust brightness settings. Although there is no specific release date announced, the feature is expected to be rolled out in the near future.
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WhatsApp said to bring Instagram-like chat theme feature
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11m ago
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WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow users to customize their chat theme with different colors for chat bubbles. Currently in development for both Android and iOS versions of the app, the feature would provide users with more control over the visual interface of their chats. The new update would also include an option for manual override, allowing users to choose specific colors for individual chat bubbles and wallpapers. While the feature is still being developed, it is expected to enhance the overall messaging experience on WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp tests new status update design: What to expect
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1y ago
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WhatsApp is trialing a new design for its status updates page on its Android app. The refreshed layout is expected to be available to iOS and Android users in the future. Users may also soon be able to preview statuses without fully opening them. The update comes alongside a fix for an emoji keyboard crash issue on Android. The new status update interface includes larger thumbnails, enabling users to view a portion of the update without opening it. WhatsApp has also made changes to the channel recommendation panel, with a new horizontal layout.
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What is WhatsApp Privacy Checkup?
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1y ago
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WhatsApp has launched a new Privacy Checkup feature on Android and iOS. This step-by-step feature allows users to adjust privacy settings and enhance the security of their messages, calls, and personal information. Users can control who can contact them, manage personal information sharing, set a default message timer, and add additional security measures such as fingerprint protection. Livemint explains how to use Privacy Checkup on your phone and customize your privacy settings for a safer WhatsApp experience.
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WhatsApp now lets you search conversations by date on Android
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp has introduced a new "search by date" feature for individual and group chats on Android devices. The feature allows users to search for specific chats on a particular date rather than specifying a date range. This update follows WhatsApp's previous testing of chat filters and introduces new text formatting options such as bulleted and numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code for individual and group chats. The search by date function was already available on iOS, Mac desktop, and WhatsApp Web.
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