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Google is making private WhatsApp group chats discoverable by indexing invite links

By indexing the invite links to WhatsApp group chats, Google is letting anyone join a private conversation with just a random keyword search.

Lee Kelly
21 February 2020
15:00EST

WhatsApp for iPhone beta update brings Dark Mode and Advanced Search Mode

Dark Mode on WhatsApp for iPhone is only compatible with devices running iOS 13 or a later version following the fresh beta update.

Lee Kelly
21 February 2020
13:00EST

Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen allows you to combine emojis to create new ones

Emoji Kitchen enables users to take their favorite emojis and mix them into customized stickers. However, it works only with those supported by Google.

Bruce Lebowitz
14 February 2020
14:00EST

Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra to be the SELFIE KING?!(video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the possible 40MP selfie camera in the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Huawei P40 Pro leaks and more

Jaime Rivera
18 January 2020
12:14EST

Facebook has stopped plans to insert ads into WhatsApp, for now

According to a new report, Facebook plans for integrating ads into WhatsApp may be on hold, at least for a while

Samuel Martinez
17 January 2020
15:25EST

Pocketnow Daily: OnePlus Launching a NEW Device at CES 2020?!(video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the surprise we may get from OnePlus, China and US possible trade deal and more

Jaime Rivera
14 December 2019
00:29EST

Facebook may not integrate WhatsApp and Instagram because of the FTC

It seems that Facebook may soon start its WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger integration, but the Federal Trade Commission may want to think otherwise

Samuel Martinez
13 December 2019
18:02EST

Pocketnow Daily: New Galaxy Fold Tablet to COUNTER Surface Duo?! (video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about a new Samsung Galaxy Fold tablet, the display on 2020 iPhones, more leaked Galaxy S11 images and more

Jaime Rivera
27 November 2019
21:39EST

WhatsApp might be working on Snapchat-like “self-destructing” messages

WhatsApp was spotted testing a “Delete messages” feature in its latest beta for Android (version 2.19.348). Check out the details!

Rakesh Mittal
27 November 2019
03:00EST

Fingerprint unlock feature is now available in the latest Android Whatsapp beta

Whatsapp’s Fingerprint Lock feature is now available for Android users through an APK beta version you can try right now

Samuel Martinez
31 October 2019
20:30EDT

WhatsApp working on disappearing, self-destructing messages

Available in other chatting and messaging systems, disappearing messages or self-destructing messages is a feature that will likely be added to future versions of WhatsApp

Anton D. Nagy
1 October 2019
21:00EDT

WhatsApp beta for Android introduces fingerprint lock feature

A future update of WhatsApp for Android will likely introduce the fingerprint lock feature available on iPhones to protect the app from third parties.

Anton D. Nagy
13 August 2019
12:00EDT

Facebook to append its name to Instagram and WhatsApp

A recent report, later confirmed by Facebook, describes how the social media giant will append its name to WhatsApp and Instagram, for branding purposes.