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WhatsApp's new feature to forward video notes across chats: Report

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Livemint · 1y ago

WhatsApp's new feature to forward video notes across chats: Report

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is introducing new features to improve user convenience. Users will soon be able to forward outgoing video notes, eliminating the need to record the same message multiple times for different conversations. Initially available to beta testers, this feature will be gradually rolled out to all users. WhatsApp is also testing a revamped camera mode that simplifies recording video notes. Additionally, the app is exploring integration with Meta AI, allowing users to generate AI-powered images of themselves.

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WhatsApp now lets you search conversations by date on Android

TechCrunch · 1y ago

WhatsApp now lets you search conversations by date on Android

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.

WhatsApp to allow sharing status updates on Instagram.

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Livemint · 1y ago

WhatsApp to allow sharing status updates on Instagram.

Meta-owned platforms Instagram and WhatsApp are expected to become even more integrated, as WhatsApp plans to enable users to share their status updates directly as Stories on Instagram. This move follows WhatsApp's existing feature allowing users to share status updates on Facebook. The integration is believed to enhance the sharing process across platforms, although the lack of photo and video editing features on WhatsApp may leave Instagram users feeling that something is missing. Additionally, WhatsApp has introduced an AI chat feature that enables swift access to AI-powered chats.

Instagram showcases four new features for users in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Instagram showcases four new features for users in India

Meta-owned Instagram has introduced four new features for its users in India, targeting the GenZ audience. The features include Birthday, Audio Notes, Selfie Video Notes, and Multiple Lists in Stories. The 'Birthday' feature allows users to notify their friends and followers about their special day, while 'Audio Notes' and 'Selfie Video Notes' enable users to leave voice and video recordings in their notes. Additionally, the 'Multiple Lists in Stories' feature allows users to create different lists for various groups of friends and family. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also announced plans to bring the "broadcast channels" feature to Facebook and Messenger.

Instagram will allow users to set video status

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Livemint · 1y ago

Instagram will allow users to set video status

Instagram is introducing a new feature called video notes, allowing users to add brief video statuses of about 2 seconds. Different from the Stories feature, video notes can only be recorded using the app's front camera and cannot be uploaded from a device's storage. The videos will be visible to close friends and mutual followers for 24 hours. Users can also reply to notes using audio, photos, videos, and stickers. Additionally, Mark Zuckerberg announced potential AI-powered features for Facebook and Instagram, including Emu Video and Emu Edit for creative image and video generation.

Meta Verified & Meta AI launched for WhatsApp Business in India, Brazil

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Livemint · 1y ago

Meta Verified & Meta AI launched for WhatsApp Business in India, Brazil

Meta is introducing new services for WhatsApp's business version in emerging economies, starting with India and Brazil. The services include verifying and authenticating businesses, integrating AI into customer chats, and reducing spam. The Meta Verified feature aims to reduce fraud and protect businesses from impersonation, while AI in chats will help businesses utilize their resources more efficiently. Small businesses can use an Ad Manager tool to ensure relevant messages reach the right users. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, envisions multiple AI assistants aligned with different products and services. The calling feature is also being expanded for large businesses in India and Brazil.

X tests highlighting posts that are liked by users with opposing views | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

X tests highlighting posts that are liked by users with opposing views | TechCrunch

X is experimenting with a feature that highlights posts liked by users with opposing views, using the platform's Community Notes feature. This initiative aims to identify and promote posts that resonate across different perspectives, encouraging dialogue and understanding on divisive topics. Community Notes contributors will provide feedback, indicating what they like or dislike about the posts. The aim is to foster content that unites opinions, helping to develop an algorithm recognizing such posts and potentially moving discussions forward.

Google Meet rolls out AI-powered ‘Take notes for me’ feature. Here's how to use

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Livemint · 10m ago

Google Meet rolls out AI-powered ‘Take notes for me’ feature. Here's how to use

Google Meet is introducing a new feature called "Take notes for me", powered by AI technology. This feature automatically captures meeting notes during video calls and allows easy sharing with participants. The recorded notes are saved on the meeting owner's Google Drive and shared with everyone on the calendar invite within the organization. Latecomers can also catch up on the meeting progress through the "summary so far" feature. This new feature aims to help users stay engaged during meetings while also maintaining a record of important information.

WhatsApp introduces HD Video support

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

WhatsApp introduces HD Video support

WhatsApp has expanded its support for high-definition content by introducing HD video support. Following the success of HD photo support, WhatsApp now allows users to share high-definition videos in up to 720p quality. Users can choose between Standard Quality and HD Quality when sharing videos, with the HD badge indicating high-definition content. The new feature maintains WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption for privacy and security. The move aligns with WhatsApp's commitment to enhancing user engagement and providing better visual experiences in messaging.

Microsoft Teams is getting smarter Copilot AI features

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft Teams is getting smarter Copilot AI features

Microsoft Teams is enhancing its AI-powered Copilot feature to provide new functionalities in meeting chats, summaries, and more. Copilot can already summarize Teams meetings, but it will soon combine spoken transcripts and written chats into a single view. Additionally, users will be able to rewrite messages in different ways, and Copilot will generate new messages based on the context of the chat. Teams will introduce intelligent call recaps for traditional phone calls with notes and follow-up actions. Microsoft is also launching hybrid meeting features, including automatic camera switching and speaker recognition in Teams Rooms.

WhatsApp will no longer butcher image quality on iOS

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

WhatsApp will no longer butcher image quality on iOS

WhatsApp's latest software update for iOS now allows users to send images as documents, preserving the original quality. Previously, images sent on WhatsApp would be compressed, resulting in a loss of quality. This feature was initially released to a limited number of beta testers but is now available to all iPhone users through the latest update. The update also includes the ability to start voice chats without ringing all members of a group, new chat bubbles for call statuses, and the option to reply to friends' status updates with avatar reactions.

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