Muhammad Ali

  WhatsApp allows users to edit messages  San Francisco: WhatsApp has granted users one of its most awaited features — the ability to edit messages. “For the moments when you make a mistake or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages on WhatsApp,” With the feature rolling out globally in the coming weeks, senders will be able to modify their messages within 15 minutes of hitting send. The function can be accessed by long-pressing the message and choosing “edit” in the drop-down menu. The modified message will carry the label “edited”, without showing edit history.    

  Worried about opening WhatsApp at work? This browser extension can blur your chats, contacts, and typing indicators Called WA Web Plus, this Chrome extension for WhatsApp Web extends the chat app’s feature list and enhances privacy.       WhatsApp isn’t exactly built to be used for business collaboration – people generally use apps like Slack for that. But in India, the Meta-owned platform is like a one-stop destination for all kinds of communication, work and otherwise, which can mess with the work-life balance sometimes. Things get worse when you work in an open office where people can outrightly peek into your system. Or you could be working at a cafe trying to mind your own business but are bothered by an invasive seatmate.   Helping with these problems is a browser extension for WhatsApp Web that blurs out contact names, their profile pictures, and/or their messages on the chat list. Called WA Web Plus, the extens...