WhatsApp's New Username & PIN Features: Enhanced Privacy Explained
WHATSAPP has begun testing a new feature for group chats where users will be able to see how many of the group are online.The feature is currently available in a beta version of the messenger - so it has not rolled out to everyone worldwide just yetThe online counter, first spotted by WABetaInfo, appears at the top of group chats to show how many participants have WhatsApp open on their devices.
The head count excludes users who have disabled their online status visibility - which can be done in the app's settings.Laser gun that blasts drones & has unlimited ammo fired from UK attack vehicle WhatsApp has made a number of small changes to the app in recent weeks, but two have managed to spark fury among users.The messenger replaced the "typing..." message at the top of chats with a new ellipsis chat bubble - like the one used on Apple's iMessage.Earlier this year, WhatsApp simply capitalised "Online" and "Typing..." which was met with internet uproar.
And there will almost always be backlash to the unveiling of a shiny new design - no matter how small the change seems. We all know how it feels: opening up an app you use everyday, awash with that disgusted, frustrated feeling as your muscle memory is tripping you up over a new layout.So what's the remedy?
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