WhatsApp groups, especially the ones which are active round the clock, can really hamper the experience of users on the messaging app. More often than not, we often get added to
WhatsApp groups we don’t want to be a part of and our instinctive reaction to this is to mute these groups.
At present, WhatsApp allows users to mute groups for a year. However, the messaging app is testing out a beta feature which will allow users to mute the app forever. The update has been spotted by WABetaInfo as an upcoming beta feature on the latest update to WhatsApp for Android beta app. According to the shared screenshot, while the option to mute a group for eight hours or one week would likely remain, the one year option seems set to be replaced by an option to mute a group forever.
If we do want to receive messages from any of these groups, we always have the choice to unmute the group. The same would apply for the ‘mute always’ setting, too.
WhatsApp is one of the most well-equipped messaging apps in the world, and certainly the most popular around the world. With over 2 billion users globally, WhatsApp is used for a wide range of purposes – by offices for internal team communications, students and teachers, business promotions and in its focus group – personal usage.
From WhatsApp To YouTube, Tech Updates That Will Impact Your Digital Life
Time For An Upgrade
Everyone knows about the big product launches and global news. However, there are a number of small but significant updates that slip under the radar. Here’s a round-up of some of the announcements that will possibly have an impact on your digital life.
Glass That Survives 15 Drops
Almost every smartphone user knows about Corning’s Gorilla Glass — chemically strengthened glass that is used for protection on the front and even on the rear of some phones. This is tough to do because this glass also has to be optically perfect — any small imperfections will be visible.
Corning just announced the latest version called Gorilla Glass 6 which they claim can survive multiple drops without breaking. They also say it is twice as strong as Gorilla Glass 5 with enhanced scratch resistance to boot. It will not exactly be shatterproof but you can expect your smartphone to be able to withstand a few drops before the glass breaks. The glass is already in production so you can expect premium devices to get this added protection within the next few months.
(Image: corning.com)
Truecaller Informs, Blocks & Now Records Too
Call recording is one of the most requested features in a smartphone. Some smartphones have this feature built-in (which is ideal) and there are some paid apps that offer it (performance varies across devices). Truecaller has come to the rescue by adding call recording option to the latest update. Note that call recording is only available for Android phones. Tap on the profile icon on top left corner to access the menu and you will see the recording option. A floating button appears when the call is connected and a simple tap starts recording the conversation. Recordings are saved directly to your phone’s internal storage and not on the cloud. You can get free call recording for 14 days and after that you have to upgrade to a premium account to use it.
