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Forget Zoom, WhatsApp now offers 8-person video calls on Windows
By Tom Pritchard last updated
WhatsApp for Windows just got a big update, now offering 8 person video calls and 32 person voice calls.
WhatsApp security issue lets someone else take over your account — what to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Accidental account takeovers can happen in WhatsApp if you forget to change the number tied to your account when you get a new phone number.
This Slack feature has ruined other messaging apps for me
By Anthony Spadafora published
Slack may be a workplace chat app but it’s changed the way I think about messaging overall and I wish other services would let you edit messages too.
Signal vs. Telegram: Which encrypted messaging app wins?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Signal and Telegram are both popular choices for encrypted messaging but which one is right for your needs?
You can now create WhatsApp avatars — here's how
By Peter Wolinski published
WhatsApp now lets you create avatars. We show you how to do it.
How to create a poll in WhatsApp
By Peter Wolinski last updated
You can now create polls natively within WhatsApp itself. No more linking out to external poll websites. It's super easy and works on both iOS and Android. Here's how.
You will now be able to message yourself on WhatsApp — here’s everything you need to know
By Sanjana Prakash published
WhatsApp is beta testing a new companion mode on Android and it will also allow users to message themselves using the app.
WhatsApp updates: Desktop beta gains a smart privacy tool
By Andrew Hayward, Roland Moore-Colyer published
We've pulled together the latest WhatsApp updates for your perusal, notably including the potential to transfer iOS WhatsApp chat history to Android.
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