News & Reviews:   Android

In case you didn't know, WhatsApp has already rolled out the View Once update on your iOS and Android. If you want more of those, the WhatsApp team is now working on making messages disappearing.

As you know, messaging apps can be used to share a variety of different content. But besides images, the thing we mostly share are URLs. When you share links on WhatsApp, you get to see what's on the site. Now, preview links are getting an upgrade.

Apple has set the standard with the Find My network by allowing users to retrieve lost devices without the internet. However, Google still can't do that with Find My Device. Until now, rumour has it that Google might be close to establishing its own network, letting all Android users enjoy a similar benefit as the Apple users.

During the Galaxy Unpacked launch last night, it was a surprise that not only Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G but also a new WhatsApp feature. If you're unaware, WhatsApp's upcoming feature is about allowing users to transfer their chat history and media data across between Android and iOS devices.

New smartphones are all the rage these days due to the pandemic but there are also plenty of users who are still using old Android phones. If you happen to be still using an old Android OS, you won't be able to opt into Google services soon.

When it comes to moving chats between iOS and Android, it is definitely a hassle and most users would just give up just to start anew. However, that may change soon as Google is preparing a new feature on Data Restore Tool to make the transfer easier.

Audio chat rooms are the new thing in 2021, one that was first popularised when Clubhouse rose to prominence. But competitors have appeared in recent months, and Clubhouse must have realised it can no longer be exclusive.

If you use multiple devices, it's useful if your apps can connect across devices. That's what WhatsApp has been working on in the last few months. An update last month suggested that the Multi-device feature is coming soon, and we have an update on that.

Not long ago, Twitter announced its take on an Instagram Stories-like feature and released it as Fleets. The feature is a familiar one by allowing users to share content that disappears in 24 hours. However, the company has observed that the feature is not performing well as expected. With that said, it has been decided that Fleets will be gone by 3 August.

Sending images on WhatsApp can be a hassle for some of us as the messaging app compresses almost everything you want to share. However, things might change soon as it's spotted that the platform is currently developing features that let users choose the quality of images and videos sending out in chats.