News & Reviews:   Whatsapp

If you just updated your WhatsApp, you will see that there is a new Events function in the description. As the description says, simply tap the "+" button in any group chat and then choose "Event".

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that Meta’s social media platforms lead other platforms in complying with Malaysian laws. On the flip side, X (formerly Twitter) is the worst offender.

WhatsApp today announced the introduction of a new filter on their application, labelled "Favorites". Through it, you can label some friends or family members under the label, and then connect with them faster than others. So, what should you know about it?

Voice messages are pretty common in Malaysia these days, so many of us are used to it. But sometimes you don't have the time to listen to the messages, which is when a transcript would be more useful. Fortunately, WhatsApp realizes that.

Are you the type to hate writing notes? Maybe taking a video will be better for you, as you could have your classes 'rebroadcasted'. That's probably one of many ways you can use WhatsApp's upcoming feature - the Video Note.

WhatsApp was updated again this morning with some features that we find interesting. The first is that video calls in WhatsApp can now support up to 32 participants simultaneously on all platforms. Previously it was only supported on Android and iOS applications with desktop users limited to 8 people for each video call session.

Previously, we shared how an AI-powered chatbot on WhatsApp to do fact-checking is currently in the works by the Government, as revealed by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Now, Fahmi has given an update on the matter, saying that the chatbot is in the final process of development.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that a meeting with Meta has been scheduled for next month in Singapore during his Ministry’s official visit to the Republic. Furthermore, the meeting will also include representatives of other social media platforms.

Fake news has been a thing even before the pandemic and we have been combating it ever since. In an effort to curb misinformation from spreading further, our local Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that there will be a new AI-powered chatbot on WhatsApp to do fact-checking. 

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in its beta update for iOS and Android. Previously, the app allowed you to share 1-minute long videos via status updates. Now, WhatsApp has improved its voice-note sharing feature. That said, what should you know about it?