News & Reviews:   Whatsapp

According to WhatsApp, the app is rolling out an update that brings several new features to Groups that will reduce confusion and provide reminders. The first feature is different name tags in Groups. So, what should you know about it?

As we bid 2025, we can expect to see new year greetings from friends and family. In this social media age, it means e-cards or fancy stickers via messaging apps. And when it comes to the latter, WhatsApp is the popular choice for Malaysians.

Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that internet messaging and social media platforms with at least eight million users in the country will be automatically regarded as registered holders of the Class ASP(C) Application Service Provider licence starting 1 January 2026, under the implementation of the Deeming Provision of Section 46A of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Recently, WhatsApp has introduced several new features that make the app easier to use. This update not only brings the missed call message function but also adds fun status stickers. So, what should you know about it?

WhatsApp's latest beta update for Android now extends the draft feature, previously limited to chat messages, to status updates. So, what should you know about it?

WhatsApp is reintroducing its original About status feature — a simple way for users to post short updates about what they are doing. According to the company, About was actually WhatsApp’s very first feature, used before the app was even built around messaging.

WhatsApp is rolling out a multi-account feature in its iOS TestFlight beta (version 25.34.10.72), allowing eligible users to add and switch between two separate WhatsApp accounts on the same device. For users who have multiple accounts on WhatsApp, this can be a useful feature in the future.

According to WABetaInfo, several beta testers reported that the option to add and switch accounts is now available in the app's settings menu. So, what should you know about it?

Meta announced a Content Protection feature that detects videos uploaded to Facebook and Instagram without the original owner's permission. So, what should you know about it?

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow you to receive messages from unknown numbers through a "message requests" folder. So, what should you know about it?