WhatsApp adds new restrictions as India killings continue

as mentioned in WhatsApp tests new feature; unusual links to be marked 'suspicious'WhatsApp is testing a new feature to mark dubious messages as 'suspicious' on the messaging platform as it continues to look at ways to curb fake news and block spam in India—its biggest market.


WhatsApp adds new restrictions as India killings continue

Copyright 2016 CNNNEW DELHI (CNNMoney) - WhatsApp is restricting the ability of users worldwide to forward messages as viral hoaxes on its platform continue to be blamed for a spate of mob violence in India. The messaging app, owned by Facebook, currently allows users to forward messages simultaneously to as many people and groups as they want. "Today, we're launching a test to limit forwarding that will apply to everyone using WhatsApp," the company said in a blog post late Thursday. WhatsApp did not say what restrictions would apply outside India, but a source familiar with the situation told CNNMoney users would be limited to forwarding messages to 20 chats. "WhatsApp was built for personal and small group conversations and we've always taken a strong stand against spam of any kind."

WhatsApp adds new restrictions as India killings continue

WhatsApp Forwarded label to Mute shortcut: Top six new features

as declared in WhatsApp Forwarded label to Mute shortcut: Top six new featuresWhatsApp Forwarded label, Stickers, and more new features that are currently either being tested or has been made available on the platform. WhatsApp new features: Let us take a look in detail top new features that are currently either being tested or has been made available on WhatsApp. Several features that WhatsApp tests reach beta testers even before they are rolled out for the public. The feature marks all forwarded messages, photos and videos as 'Forwarded'. Using WhatsApp's Mute feature, people can mute notifications for a chat directly from the notifications centre.

WhatsApp update: How to avoid the new bug that eats up your data

This latest WhatsApp update isn't one that's going to make anybody happy: A bug has developed on the app which is costing users their data allowances. What is the WhatsApp data bug? Whilst your phone is processing the never-ending upload process, it eats away at your stored data. WhatsApp update: How to stop data from running outYou can defend yourself against this threat, however. Also read: How to stop the WhatsApp bug that lets blocked users contact you

WhatsApp update: How to avoid the new bug that eats up your data


WhatsApp adds new restrictions as India killings continue

Copyright 2016 CNNNEW DELHI (CNNMoney) - WhatsApp is restricting the ability of users worldwide to forward messages as viral hoaxes on its platform continue to be blamed for a spate of mob violence in India. The messaging app, owned by Facebook, currently allows users to forward messages simultaneously to as many people and groups as they want. "Today, we're launching a test to limit forwarding that will apply to everyone using WhatsApp," the company said in a blog post late Thursday. WhatsApp did not say what restrictions would apply outside India, but a source familiar with the situation told CNNMoney users would be limited to forwarding messages to 20 chats. "WhatsApp was built for personal and small group conversations and we've always taken a strong stand against spam of any kind."

WhatsApp adds new restrictions as India killings continue

WhatsApp Forwarded label to Mute shortcut: Top six new features

as declared in WhatsApp Forwarded label to Mute shortcut: Top six new featuresWhatsApp Forwarded label, Stickers, and more new features that are currently either being tested or has been made available on the platform. WhatsApp new features: Let us take a look in detail top new features that are currently either being tested or has been made available on WhatsApp. Several features that WhatsApp tests reach beta testers even before they are rolled out for the public. The feature marks all forwarded messages, photos and videos as 'Forwarded'. Using WhatsApp's Mute feature, people can mute notifications for a chat directly from the notifications centre.

WhatsApp update: How to avoid the new bug that eats up your data

This latest WhatsApp update isn't one that's going to make anybody happy: A bug has developed on the app which is costing users their data allowances. What is the WhatsApp data bug? Whilst your phone is processing the never-ending upload process, it eats away at your stored data. WhatsApp update: How to stop data from running outYou can defend yourself against this threat, however. Also read: How to stop the WhatsApp bug that lets blocked users contact you

WhatsApp update: How to avoid the new bug that eats up your data




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