How i update my whatsapp

How to Update WhatsApp on an iPhone or Android Device

You can update WhatsApp from the App Store in iOS or Google Play Store on Android.
You should update WhatsApp regularly to ensure that you have the latest version running efficiently on your mobile phone.
WhatsApp updates can be performed manually or automatically, depending on your phone's settings.
This story is a part of Business Insider's Guide to WhatsApp.

WhatsApp is a great alternative to regular texting for chatting with friends, family, colleagues, and other contacts quickly and easily. The popular communication app, which is available for iPhone and Android, offers calling features, encrypted messaging, and the ability to send photos or videos.

However, it's important to keep your app up to date at all times to ensure you're running the most stable, secure version of WhatsApp.

While your phone may allow you to set up automatic updates for your apps, assuming WhatsApp doesn't fall under that umbrella or you simply choose not to use that option, here's how to update it manually.

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How to update WhatsApp on an iPhone

1. Tap the App Store icon on your iPhone's home screen to open it.

2. Tap the small person-shaped icon in the upper-right hand corner of the screen to open your account info.

The Available Update section on iPhone. Jennifer Still/Business Insider

3. Scroll down until you find the "Available Updates" section.

4. Locate WhatsApp in the list and tap "Update" to install the latest version.

How to update WhatsApp on an Android

1. Tap the Google Play Store icon on your Android's home screen.

2. Tap the three horizontally stacked lines.

3. Tap "My apps & games."

4. Next to WhatsApp, tap "Update" to install the latest version.

It should be noted that if WhatsApp doesn't appear in the "Available Updates" section on your iPhone or lacks an "Update" button next to the listing on Android, this is because you already have the latest version installed and no new updates are currently available.

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How to update WhatsApp to the latest version: Android and iPhone

India Today Web Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 15, 2019 17:22 IST

Here is how you can update WhatsApp | Representation image

By India Today Web Desk: WhatsApp keeps on launching launch new features. If you want to enjoy those new features, you must update WhatsApp. If you don't update your WhatsApp, chances are you might be missing some important features in your chat app. So it is advisable to keep updating Whatsaap to the latest version.

Most of the phones automatically updated WhatsApp in the background, whereas there are some people who keep automatic app updates disabled. If you are among them you can follow the below-given steps to know how you can update WhatsApp.

How to update WhatsApp on Android to the latest version

There are two ways through which you can update WhatsApp on Android. Have a look:

Step 1: Open your Android phone and go to Play Store.

Step 2: After that, tap on Menu option (three horizontal lines).

Step 3: From the given options select My apps & games.

Step 4: A new page will appear, here tap UPDATE next to WhatsApp Messenger.

Note: Alternatively, you can update WhatsApp on Android by visiting Play Store. You just have to search for WhatsApp in Play Store and tap UPDATE under WhatsApp Messenger. Like android iPhone also has two ways through which you can update WhatsApp, follow the below steps.

How to update WhatsApp on iPhone to the latest version

Step 1: Open your iPhone and go to the App Store.

Step 2: After that, you need to tap on Updates.

Step 3: On the new page you need to tap on UPDATE next to WhatsApp Messenger.

Alternatively, you can update WhatsApp through App Store. For that, you have to visit the App Store and search for WhatsApp. On the new page, tap on UPDATE next to WhatsApp Messenger.

About WhatsApp

WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging platform is used by more than 1 billion people in over 180 countries. The app lets you make calls, and send and receive messages, documents, photos, Gifs and videos, in a group, or alone at any time and from anywhere. WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.

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Published On:

Dec 15, 2019

‎Whatsapp Messenger

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Description

WhatsApp from Meta is a free messaging and video calling application. It is used by over two billion people in more than 180 countries. It is simple and reliable, and communication in it is confidential. You can easily stay in touch with family and friends. WhatsApp works without a subscription fee* on mobile devices and computers, even with a weak internet connection.

Confidential Worldwide Messaging

Your private messages and calls to friends and family are end-to-end encrypted. Third parties, including WhatsApp, cannot read or listen to them.

Simple and secure connection - instantly

All you need is a phone number (no username needed). You can quickly see the contacts who have WhatsApp and start a conversation.

High quality audio and video calls

Make free* audio and video calls. The number of participants can be up to 8 people. You can make calls even with slow mobile Internet. All you need is a mobile device.

Group chats for communication

Stay in touch with family and friends. Group chats are end-to-end encrypted. Using your mobile device or computer, you can exchange messages, photos, videos, and documents.

Stay connected in real time

Send your location to an individual or group chat. Stop showing it at any time. Or record a voice message to quickly convey information.

Share events via status

With the Status feature, you can share photos, videos, text and GIFs that disappear after 24 hours. You choose who will see the posts in the status: all contacts or individual people.

*Data charges may apply. Contact your operator for information.

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If you have any comments or questions, please go to WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact us.

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Bug fixes.

Ratings and reviews

Ratings: 2.6 million

👍

Everything is cool, but please make it possible to edit messages. This is much better than deleting the entire message

Review

1) Add a dark theme!
2) It would be cool if there was a display of who is “online” without entering the chat . ..
3) Add a function for changing messages so that it would be fashionable to add or correct errors ...

And so everything is fine)

Bring back the "contacts" tab!

I give two stars for a completely stupid idea to remove the "contacts" tab and focus on statuses

Developer WhatsApp Inc. indicated that, in accordance with the application's privacy policy, data may be processed as described below. Detailed information is available in the developer's privacy policy.

Related with user data

The following data may be collected, which is related to the user's identity:

Purchases
financial information
Geoposition
Contact details
Contacts
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics

Sensitive data may be used differently depending on your age, features involved, or other factors. Read more

Information

Provider: whatsapp inc.
Size: 153.8 MB
Category: Social networks
Age: 12+ Few/moderate topics that evoke horror or fear Small/moderate amount of medical or treatment topics Small/moderate amount of foul language or crude humor Few/moderate adult-only topics
Location: This app can use your location even if it's closed. The device's battery life may be shortened.
Price: Free

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Updated August 12, 2022, 17:50

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iOS 16 returned the old "chip"

Apple has released the fifth beta version of iOS 16 while the new OS is being optimized and fixed. However, the attention of users was attracted by one old feature that the company from Cupertino returned to its operating system. This is a display of the battery percentage in the top line of the smartphone.

It was available in early versions of iOS, but with the release of iPhone X and iOS 14, the company removed this icon. It remained only on smartphones with a Home button. Starting with the iPhone X, the company decided to drop this designation in order to save space on the screen. To find out how much smartphone charge is left in percent, the user has to lower the curtain of the “control center” each time.

With the release of iOS 16, as the developers promise, this problem will be solved: the interest will return in the new battery icon. However, this update is not yet available for iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 13 mini owners. And it is still unknown whether this feature will continue until the global presentation of iOS 16. The release of the new operating system for the iPhone is expected in September.

WhatsApp New Features

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The WhatsApp messenger (owned by Meta Inc., which is recognized as an extremist organization in Russia and banned) will soon receive several new features at once.

After the update, users will be able to anonymously log out of group chats, regulate the list of users who can see online status, and also prohibit screenshots when viewing single messages.

Online indicator

This indicator is useful when the account owner's friends or family want to know if the account owner is currently active on WhatsApp. At the same time, this status can cause inconvenience to those who are going to use the application anonymously. After the update, the program will add the ability to hide your online status. At the same time, the functionality of the messenger will provide that the user will be able to independently control who will see the “Online” indicator, distributing its visibility among their contacts.

Blocking screenshots for single messages

A year ago, WhatsApp launched a single view feature that allowed users to send photos or videos, which then automatically disappear from the recipient's chat after opening the file. At the same time, the developers warned that the recipient may have time to take a screenshot before the message disappears. Now the messenger should correct this defect by prohibiting the creation of screenshots. The principle of operation of the new function, as well as the timing of its appearance in the public domain, is not yet known.

Anonymous exit from group chats

Finally, WhatsApp users will soon be able to leave groups secretly without notifying other users. This will be useful for those who want to leave a particular chat, but at the same time will feel embarrassed if others find out about his departure. At the same time, group administrators will still receive notifications about those who leave the chat they created. The innovation will be available by the end of August 2022.

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Voice status and number concealment

WhatsApp is currently developing and testing a number of other new features that should be gradually added to the main program. So, messenger users will be able to enable automatic deletion of messages from several chats at once, both private and collective. In addition, in the updated version it will be possible to leave voice messages when you change your own status. The function with a short voice note will be called voice status (“voice status”). Plus, WhatsApp will add a function to respond to user status using emoji, the ability for the administrator to delete messages from all chat participants, as well as the function of hiding your own phone number from other users.

Update VK

VKontakte has announced one of the most ambitious updates for its mobile application. The upgrade, which will be made in stages, will be available to users within a few months.

The social network promises that media content will become brighter: this can be achieved by simplifying visual elements as much as possible and unifying formats for high-quality viewing on different devices. The feed will have three aspect ratio options — 1:1, 3:4 and 4:3, which will allow the layout to be adapted to gadgets with screens of different sizes.