Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has started showing ads to users. This is the biggest change in WhatsApp in recent years and now users will see ads in channels and status. According to media reports, it has been started in many countries including India. Currently, chats are completely ad-free, but with this change it has become clear that Meta has taken steps towards monetizing WhatsApp.

Ads have started appearing since last few days

Many users have reported seeing promotional posts between status updates and channels for the past few days. Many users have also said about receiving in-app notifications regarding the new advertising policy of WhatsApp. Let us tell you that Meta has already confirmed that ads will be shown in WhatsApp status and now it is being rolled out for more users. WhatsApp says that with the help of these ads, people will be able to discover businesses and will be able to talk about products and services directly from the app. User’s private chats, calls and statuses will not be used for ad targeting and will remain end-to-end encrypted as before.

What option does the user have?

When an ad is seen, the user can tap on it to view the advertiser’s profile and get more information about that product or service. They will also get the option to hide and report the ad. If the user wants to hide an ad then he has to tap on the sponsored label. After that tap on Hide Ad and go to the three-dot menu and hide the ad. If a user wants to manage ads, he will have to go to Account Center in Settings and then open the account settings and set ad preferences.

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Whatsapp has allegedly stopped supporting several old iPhone models from June 1. According to instant messaging update tracker Wabetainfo, this change is a part of the update of the system needs of WhatsApp, with iPhone users information about the iOS 15.1 or later version. If the devices that cannot be upgraded to at least iOS 15.1, you will not be able to use WhatsApp on them. The version of the Android device should be upgraded to 5.0 or from the iPhone as well as the messaging platform on Android. Let us know about it in detail.

Wabetainfo ke AccordingNot supporting the old version, wants to optimize the WhatsApp app and offer new features that will be able to work on the old operating system. Whatsapp is also providing a 5 -month notice period to its users to update the device. If their hardware does not support the new iOS version, then they should see a new device.

WhatsApp will not work on these models of iPhone, as their last iOS is 12.5.7. It includes iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone SE (1st Gen). Whatsapp will continue to work until they are updated in that version, at least the next major support will continue till the change.

If you want to check the software version of your iPhone, then for that you have to go to the setting of your iPhone first. Then tap on the general and select About. Whatsapp will not work if your device is not updated on the IOS 15.1 or above version. To use the app, users have to switch to a supported device soon. The update plan was made for May 5, but it was delayed. The META app performs support for the old operating system for access, security and new features to the new feature.

WhatsApp had presented several updates for improvement of users’ privacy and security of private data. The new changes are a privacy feature that does not allow others to copy text, photos or videos from chat and group chat, so that private content cannot be shared or misused without consent. Apart from this, WhatsApp has improved a tool like chat lock which provides users to secure private chats with passwords, fingerprints or face IDs. At the same time, the function of dispensing messages has also been improved, which gives more control over the users about how long their messages are seen automatically before disappearance.

Whatsapp Privacy Features: In today’s digital era, Whatsapp has become an important part of our personal life, not just chatting app. In such a situation, it is very important to take care of your privacy. There have been many such features in Whatsapp that you can make your chats even more safe. Let’s know 5 special privacy settings, which you should activate immediately.

On advance chat privacy

With this feature, you can make a particular chat extra secure. After turning on it, the media cannot be downloaded from that chat nor can chat can be exported. Open the chat to activate it, tap the name on the top and choose “Advanced Chat Privacy”.

End-to-end encrypted to backup

Whatsapp allows you to get backup encryption for this, for saving chats in your cloud. With this, neither Whatsapp nor Google or Apple can read your chats. Go to turn it on. Settings> Chats> Chat Backup> End-to-Ed Encrypted Backup> Turn on.

Take permission to add to the group

Now no one will be able to add you to the group without asking. You can decide who can add you to groups – all, only your contacts or some chosen people. For this: Settings> Privacy> Groups and choose your choice.

Call from unknown number? Now the ring will not call

Calls coming from unknown number from this setting will become automatically silent. She will be seen in the call log but your phone will not ring nor vibrate. Go to turn on: Settings> Privacy> Calls> Silence Unknown Callers.

Use ‘View Once’ feature

If you want to show a photo or video just once, then use this feature. The media will disappear after seeing once and will not be forward. To use it, while sending the media, press the icon with “1” and then send it.

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Recently, WhatsApp, the world’s largest messaging app, has released a very interesting update. This update includes a new feature that can completely change your way of chatting and is updated ‘sticker reaction’.

Till now when we had to give our response to a message, we used to resort to emoji. Like laughing face, heart or thumb up, but now Whatsapp has added a new feature of sticker reaction to it. Now you can express your feelings with more than one sticker in a tap.

This update also includes many more great things. The most fun feature is to make stickers from selfie. Yes, now you can take your selfie and turn it into a sticker. Just open the camera, take the photo and Whatsapp will turn it into a sticker automatically. If you want, send it to friends or react to a message.

Big change in camera too

Not only this, there has been a big change in the camera of Whatsapp. Now you can use more than 30 backgrounds, filters and effects while taking photos or videos. That is, now your photos and videos will also look more attractive and fun than ever. Another new thing in these updates is that you can share the entire sticker pack with your friends together. If you like a sticker pack, send it to one click and enjoy it all together.

This new update of Whatsapp not only makes the conversation easier, but also makes it more interesting and personal. In today’s digital conversation, when words less and feelings speak more, then such features bring out our words even better.

How to use new sticker reaction?

1. First update Whatsapp from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

2. After this you have to open someone’s chat and tap on the sticker icon there. Then click on Create Sticker. Take your selfie there and Whatsapp will turn it into a sticker itself. After which you can send it as a reaction or in general chat.