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WhatsApp bug causing some Android devices to falsely report microphone access

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San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp and Google have acknowledged a bug that seems to be allowing WhatsApp to access phones’ microphones unnecessarily on some Android devices.
The issue first surfaced a month ago, but it received renewed attention after a Twitter engineer mentioned it in a post boosted by Elon Musk, reports Engadget.
Twitter engineer Foad Dabiri recently shared an image that raised concerns about the app’s privacy practices. The image appeared to show that the app’s microphone was continuously running in the background, even when not in use.

Dabiri tweeted a screenshot from the Privacy Dashboard on his Android device, which revealed how frequently the app accessed his microphone and camera.
“WhatsApp has been using the microphone in the background, while I was asleep and since I woke up at 6 a.m. (and that’s just a part of the timeline!) What’s going on?,” he tweeted.
Later, Musk retweeted Dabiri’s post, saying “WhatsApp cannot be trusted”.
According to a statement shared on Twitter by WhatsApp, the problem was caused by an Android-related issue rather than inappropriate microphone access by the messaging app.
“We believe this is a bug on Android that mis-attributes information in their Privacy Dashboard and have asked Google to investigate and remediate,” the company said.

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May 10, 2023
Using one WhatsApp account on multiple phones now a reality
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Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has finally released a much-needed feature that allows users to use one WhatsApp account on multiple phones. This feature has been long-awaited by users who use multiple phones and have faced inconvenience switching between phones to access their WhatsApp accounts.
The new feature enables the same account to be used on up to four phones simultaneously. The announcement was made by Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, on Facebook. He stated, “Starting today, you can log into the same WhatsApp account on up to four phones.”
While a similar feature was already available under the ‘Linked devices’ option, it only allowed access to WhatsApp from browsers on computers, Android tablets, and the primary phone. With this new feature, users can log in to one WhatsApp account on up to four devices, providing a more seamless experience.

This feature will not only benefit users who want to use one WhatsApp account on multiple devices but will also be advantageous for small businesses where multiple employees can send and receive messages from a single business WhatsApp account by logging into the account using multiple devices.
How to login into one WhatsApp account on multiple phones
To login into one WhatsApp account on multiple phones, users need to follow simple steps.
1. Firstly, they need to open the WhatsApp app on the secondary phone and tap on the ‘link to existing account’ feature. A QR code will appear on the screen.
2. Then, they need to open the WhatsApp app on the primary phone and tap on ‘link a device’ under ‘Linked devices’ option.
3. Finally, users need to scan the QR code that appeared on the secondary phone using the primary phone to login into the WhatsApp account on the secondary phone without logging out from the primary phone.
It is important to note that for security reasons, the WhatsApp account on the secondary phone will be logged out automatically if the primary phone remains inactive for a long time. The feature is available on both Android and iOS.
WhatsApp working on new feature ‘channels’
WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a new feature called “channels,” which is a one-to-many tool for broadcasting information on iOS.
The messaging platform plans to rename the Status tab “Updates” to include channels within this section.

WhatsApp channels are private tools in which phone numbers and user information are always kept private. This feature is still under development and will be released in a future update of the app.
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April 26, 2023
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April 19, 2023

WhatsApp Rolls Out New interface For Screen Lock View: All You Need To Know – Kashmir News

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WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging applications around the world, is always looking for new ways to improve its user interface and enhance user experience. Now, according to a new report, the Meta-owned platform is releasing a new interface for the screen lock view.

Common questions	Answers
Name of the feature?	Screen lock – new interface
Status?	Rolling out
Compatibility?	WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.8.0.71 is marked as a compatible update.
I have the same version but I don’t have this feature, why?	This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more people over the coming days.
Previous news?	WhatsApp beta for iOS enhances the media picker feature by introducing a new bottom toolbar!

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WhatsApp is always looking for new ways to improve its user interface and enhance user experience. Recently, WhatsApp released a redesigned sidebar for the native macOS app, and an improved media picker with a bottom toolbar, and it seems that the company is not done yet. In fact, thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.8.0.71 update available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is introducing a tweaked screen lock view:

According to the report, the new screen lock view is definitely more intuitive and modern, as the label is now a button and the lock icon has been moved to the top of the screen. In addition, you can expect a screen lock option on the native macOS app soon due to this redesign.

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It is important to note that some users may experience some issues with the new redesign as the screen lock view may unexpectedly appear even when it shouldn’t. This will surely be fixed in the next updates, WABetaInfo said.

The Meta-owned instant app is also working on bringing a new style to the app settings, where every section of the app settings appears with rounded corners and small margins around the edges. This confirms their commitment to improving the design of the app.

The redesigned screen lock view is available for some beta testers that install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming days.

In related news, WhatsApp has announced new security features to provide users with additional privacy and security. The new features include Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes, which help users prevent unauthorized access to accounts and protect against mobile device malware.

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April 18, 2023

Sukesh Chandrashekhar releases alleged WhatsApp chats with K. Kavitha, Satyendar Jain

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New Delhi: Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has made public his alleged WhatsApp chats with jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain and K. Kavitha, BRS leader and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao.
Presently lodged at the Mandoli Jail in the national capital, Chandrashekhar is accused of extorting Rs 200 crore from a businessman’s wife.
In the purported conversations released on Wednesday, Chandrashekhar alleges that there is a connection between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and the BRS leader with regard to the Delhi excise policy scam.

In a letter directed to Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, Chandrashekhar has accused AAP and Kejriwal of having multiple contracts and business deals with him.
He wrote, “This very application and attached chats expose the link between the Aam Aadmi party, Arvind Kejriwal and BRS leader K. Kavitha, who are involved in the Delhi liquor scam.”
The allegations levelled by Chandrashekhar have raised concerns about the role of political leaders in the liquor policy scam. Further inquiries will likely provide additional insights into the mater.
Chandrashekhar in his letter stated that the very application and chats attached show the nexus between the Aam Aadmi party, Arvind Kejriwal and Kavitha, who are allegedly involved in the Delhi liquor policy scam.
According to Chandrashekhar, the chats submitted to the L-G will aid the ongoing investigation into the liquor scam.

“The said chats are with regard to Rs 15 crore given by me to Arvind kejriwal and Satyendar Jain which was asked to be delivered to K. Kavitha of the BRS in Hyderabad,” said the letter released through his legal counsel Anant Malik.
According to the screenshots of the alleged chats, it is evident that Chandrashekhar had a coded conversation with a person whose number was saved as ‘Kavita Akka TRS’.
In one of the messages, the sender wrote, “AK bro package has to be given. It’s ready with me.”
Chandrashekhar alleged that this package refers to an amount of Rs 15 crore.
In another chat with a mobile number not saved on his phone, and claimed to be of Satyendar Jain, one of the messages read, “Bro Ghee tin ready. Yes bro 15 Kg.”
Chandrashekhar claimed that in their code words, ‘ghee’ refers to money and 15 kg meant Rs 15 crore.
He also wrote “inform big bro” in the same chat, to which the receiver replied, “AK Bhai knows”.
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April 12, 2023
WhatsApp Finally Releases A Feature For Linking A Second Smartphone – Here’s Steps To Link A Device – Kashmir News
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WhatsApp has launched the functionality to link an existing WhatsApp account to an additional mobile phone for all beta testers on Android. According to WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo, this feature is an extension of multi-device support.
After linking an existing WhatsApp account to a secondary mobile phone, users can finally access their chats on the second device without requiring an active Internet connection on the main phone. Initially, the companion mode was only available to a select group of beta testers,” WABetaInfo reported. The function was first introduced in November 2022 as a major update of WhatsApp beta for Android.
WhatsApp is releasing the companion mode for all beta testers on Android!
The feature, which was initially only available to a select group of beta testers, is now rolling out for all beta testers on Android!https://t.co/cAsMycvStr pic.twitter.com/1AUqmeDH8Y
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 10, 2023
As of now, the secondary device can only be an Android phone. However, users can connect Android as the secondary device to iPhones. Users can access chat history through linked devices. However, they cannot manage broadcast links and status updates through the secondary device.
Steps to link an Android device
Step 1: On your secondary Android mobile phone, download the latest beta of WhatsApp Messenger or WhatsApp Business from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Tap the overflow menu within the registration screen and you should finally see the option “Link a device”.
Step 3: Open WhatsApp on your primary device. Head to Settings and Linked devices.
Step 4: Point this device to your secondary mobile phone to capture the QR Code
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April 12, 2023
WhatsApp bans record over 45 lakh bad accounts in India in Feb

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New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp banned a record over 45 lakh bad accounts in India in the month of February, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021, the company informed on Saturday.
Between February 1 and February 28, “4,597,400 WhatsApp accounts were banned and 1,298,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users”, WhatsApp said in its monthly compliance report.
The most popular messaging platform, which has nearly 500 million users in the country, received another record 2,804 complaint reports in February in the country, and the records “actioned” were 504.

“This user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp, as well as WhatsApp’s own preventive actions to combat abuse on our platform,” said a company spokesperson.
“We will continue with transparency to our work and include information about our efforts in future reports,” the spokesperson added.
Meanwhile, in a bid to empower millions of Indian social media users, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar recently launched the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) that will look into their concerns regarding content and other issues.
The newly-formed panel, a move to strengthen the country’s digital laws to tame the Big Tech companies, will look into appeals by users against decisions of social media platforms.
The IT Ministry last month notified to establish three GACs as required under the recently amended IT Rules, 2021.

In a major push towards an open, safe, trusted and accountable Internet, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has notified some amendments aimed at protecting the rights of ‘Digital Nagriks’.
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April 1, 2023
Android beta users to have ‘lock chat’ feature on WhatsApp

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San Francisco: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new “Lock chat” feature for Android beta which will allow users to lock chats and keep them hidden.
This new feature will improve the users’ privacy as it will help users to lock their most private chats within the chat’s contact or group info, reports WABetaInfo.
When a chat is locked, it can only be accessed using the user’s fingerprint or passcode, making it almost impossible for anyone else to open the chat.
Also, if someone attempts to access the user’s phone and fails to provide the needed authentication, they will be asked to clear the chat to open it.
This feature also helps to keep media private by making sure that photos and videos sent in a locked chat are not automatically saved to the device’s gallery.
The ability to lock chats is currently under development and is expected to be released in a future update of the application, the report said.
Meanwhile, on Friday, it was reported that the messaging platform was rolling out a new text editor experience to some beta testers on Android beta.

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April 1, 2023
WhatsApp to allow iOS users to ‘edit messages’ soon?

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San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature — “edit message” on iOS, which will be available in a future update of the app.
According to WABetaInfo, with this feature, users will be able to quickly and easily edit their mistakes in a message without sending additional messages.
In addition, it will also improve communication between users as it will offer users a way to ensure that their messages are clear, concise, and error-free.
Moreover, the report stated that messages can be edited within 15 minutes and will be marked with an “edited” label within the message bubble.
The ability to edit messages is currently under development.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp has launched its official chat on the platform where users can receive the latest information about the app, including updates and tips on how to use it on iOS and Android.
The chat comes marked with a green badge and includes tips and tricks on how to use the app and information on new features and updates.
Verified badges ensure that the chat is legitimate, helping to prevent users from falling victim to scams or phishing attempts that imitate the official WhatsApp account.

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March 27, 2023
WhatsApp update: New ‘audio chats’ feature on Android soon

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San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature called “audio chats”, which will be available within conversations in a future update of the application on Android.
According to WABetaInfo, a new waveforms icon will be added to the chat header, allowing users to initiate audio chats, plus users will see a red button for ending ongoing calls.
As the waveform icon signifies the potential for real-time audio visualisation, the report states that it is likely that the space above the chat header could be reserved for displaying audio waveforms.
It will provide a minimalistic interface that allows users to view audio waveforms while navigating between their conversations.
Moreover, the report mentioned that there is not much information available about how this feature will work as it is still under development.
Meanwhile, Meta has introduced a new WhatsApp application for Windows that loads faster and features an interface similar to the mobile version of the app.
Users can now host group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people.
The tech giant has also made improvements, including faster device linking and better syncing across devices, as well as new features like link previews and stickers.

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