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Microsoft Teams experienced a widespread outage, affecting thousands of users, with more than 13,000 incidents reported on Downdetector. The outage impacted the messaging platform's services, prompting Microsoft to address the issue and work on resolving it in different regions.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows iPhone users to send photos and videos in their original quality, without compression. The update, which is rolling out over the coming weeks, enables users to share media as files, preserving their original quality. The recipient can tap the files to view them, although previews are not shown in the chat window. WhatsApp has also been testing the feature for Android, but there is no information on its availability yet.
WhatsApp has introduced a new Secret Code feature that allows users to protect private chats with a custom password, providing an additional layer of privacy. This feature builds on the previously announced Chat Lock, which requires a device password or biometrics to access chats. Users can hide the locked chats folder and only discover them by typing the secret code in the search bar. The move comes after the French government urged officials to use homegrown messaging apps due to security concerns, a claim disputed by WhatsApp and Signal.
WhatsApp is introducing a new button that allows users to access Meta AI's chatbot directly within the app. The AI-powered chatbot offers companionship, personalized advice, and entertaining interactions. The feature is currently in preview and can be accessed by downloading the latest WhatsApp beta. Meta AI is expected to be integrated across all of Meta's platforms, including Instagram and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows users to share videos in HD format, with a resolution of 720p. The feature is being introduced for both Android and iOS devices and is similar to the HD photo sharing feature that was recently added. Users can select the HD option when sharing a video, which will result in a larger file size and longer transfer time. The HD videos shared on WhatsApp are also end-to-end encrypted.
WhatsApp has introduced an update that allows iPhone and Android users to send high-resolution photos on the messaging platform, addressing the previous limitation of low-quality image sharing. The update includes an "HD" button that users can tap to switch from the default standard quality to HD quality, with a resolution of 3024 x 4032. Recipients will see a label indicating that they have received a higher quality version, and all high-resolution images are protected by WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. The feature is rolling out globally over the next few weeks, with high-resolution video sharing set to follow soon.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that gives group admins more control over who can join a group. The feature allows admins to manage requests to join a group in one place and approve or reject users with a click. The messaging platform has also added a feature that lets users search a contact's name to see which groups they have in common. The new features will be rolled out globally over the coming weeks.