Why is there no forward button on WhatsApp?
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The encrypted messaging app has cracked down on forwarding messages after a spike in misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic. WhatsApp announced the move to slash the number of times forwarded messages can be shared with contacts from five to one on Tuesday.
Why has WhatsApp changed?
The popular messaging app has lost a lot of users over the last year due to ongoing privacy concerns around its new terms of service. The new move to remove the ability to use the app on certain phones is to ensure the app still runs securely, Whatsapp claims.
What are the new WhatsApp changes?
WhatsApp users are being given the option to turn on disappearing messages by default when they start a new chat, the messaging platform has said. The update will also see users able to choose after how long messages disappear: 24 hours, seven days or 90 days.
How do you check if my message has been forwarded on WhatsApp?
Now, any message that has been forwarded at least five times will feature a ‘magnifying glass’ icon at its side, which will allow the user to search the web for the data in the message. The feature works by allowing users to upload the message via their browser without WhatsApp ever seeing the message itself.
How do I forward a WhatsApp message without forwarding?
How to Remove Forwarded label from WhatsApp messages You Send
- Select the message you want to share.
- Instead of tapping the forward button, select the share button.
How do I know if someone has forwarded my WhatsApp message?
Can you see if someone has forwarded your message on WhatsApp?
Once the user forwards a message, the user can tap on Message Info and know how many times a received message has been forwarded. WhatsApp’ s updated ‘Forwarded’ message feature will also help keep a check on the fake news.
Is WhatsApp changing in November 2021?
The WhatsApp update 2021 list of supported devices is going to dwindle once again on November 1st, 2021. Starting this November, phones that won’t support WhatsApp will include devices running anything older than Android 4.1. Other supported OSes include iOS 10 or newer and KaiOS 2.5. 1 or newer.
What happens if I don’t update WhatsApp?
“After a few weeks of limited functionality, you won’t be able to receive incoming calls or notifications and WhatsApp will stop sending messages and calls to your phone,” WhatsApp says in an FAQ. WhatsApp says it won’t delete users accounts if they don’t accept the update.