WhatsApp to REVERSE tiny design change after huge backlash from users who say it’s ‘horrible’ and ‘jarring’

[ WHATSAPP is backtracking on a minor change that’s enraged users. Swathes of messaging fans took to social media slamming the adjustment as “horrible” and “jarring”. 2 Tiny design tweak has irked usersCredit: Getty 2 Did you notice the change? “It’s a recent change,” one person wrote on Reddit. “Don’t like it.” Another added: “Hard … Read more

‘I need this’ WhatsApp users yell as new feature is revealed for people who hate voice notes

[ META is finally gracing WhatsApp users on Android with a feature iPhone owners have had the privilege of using for nearly a year. Eagle-eyed experts at TheSpAndroid have spotted the feature deep inside a new version of the app’s code, which should be arriving in an upcoming update. 1 iPhone owners received this feature … Read more

‘It’s driving me nuts’ iPhone owners yell over ‘infuriating’ WhatsApp bug that saves photos TWICE

[ THOUSANDS of iPhone owners say their WhatsApp is malfunctioning and automatically saving photos shared inside the app into their Photo app twice. The issue appears to have emerged over the last few days, with WhatsApp users taking to social media and customer support channels to seek help. 1 Another WhatsApp user said the issue … Read more

WhatsApp is making a key change to stop people screenshotting your sensitive info

[ META is trying to make WhatsApp more secure by blocking other users from screenshotting your profile photo. It acts as another layer of privacy on the platform in stopping users from being able to take other people’s profile pictures as their own. 1 It’s unclear whether the app can detect and block someone trying … Read more

Millions of Android users to finally receive free upgrade that’s been available on WhatsApp and iPhone for ages

[ ANDROID owners will soon have the ability to edit texts, a feature WhatsApp and iPhone users have had access to for years. The new feature is essential for correcting mistakes and revising messages – but how do you access it? 2 Google Messages is Android’s native messenger appCredit: Alamy 2 Despite being around for … Read more

How to archive WhatsApp chats

[ WHATSAPP can easily become swamped with various chats you’ve had over the years. And chances are there are some you don’t want to delete but don’t need in sight either. 1 Archiving old conversations on WhatsApp is super simpleCredit: Getty Fortunately there’s a way to tidy up your WhatsApp chat list without deleting anything. … Read more

Use WhatsApp on Android? Be Prepared to Pay for Message Backups

[ For Android smartphone owners, it’s about to become a bit of a headache to save backups of your WhatsApp messages. Users have enjoyed free backups of WhatsApp messages on Android for the last five years, but soon those users will need to start paying to preserve their collections of heartfelt messages from family members … Read more

‘Finally’ WhatsApp fans say as messaging app plots update that could make a huge difference to how app looks

[ WHATSAPP has tabled plans to bring five new accent colours to the messaging app, according to reports from beta testers. Before any app makes adds or removes features for its whole userbase, a handful of beta testers get to try them out first. 1 The five colours WhatsApp reportedly plans on using are green, … Read more

Teacher to be investigated over offensive post, says Sabah Education Dept director

[ KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Education Department is investigating a teacher for making a distasteful comment about a disabled student. State education director Datuk Raisin Saidin said that he is in process of gathering all facts over the issue which has gone viral in social media after the teacher allegedly referred to the child as … Read more

Millions of WhatsApp users warned over new ‘fee’ that will affect some Android owners in 2024 – prepare now

[ WHATSAPP users have been warned that they will need to pay a fee for a perk that’ll no longer be free in 2024. Last year, millions of Android device owners were told that a change was coming to chat back-ups. 1 Changes to back-up on Android gradually rolling out in the first half of … Read more