WhatsApp hosts more than a billion users on its platform which is why it is necessary for the company to offer a feature to its users to easily change mobile numbers without the hassle of transferring chats manually.
So, here’s how you can change your WhatsApp number without losing your contacts.
1. Before we get started with changing the number on WhatsApp you need to insert the new SIM card so that it can receive SMSs and phone calls. You also need to make sure that your old number is not registered on WhatsApp anymore. You can check the registered phone number on WhatsApp by going to WhatsApp’s Settings and tapping on your profile name.
The newest feature that has surfaced in the latest beta update is a dedicated badge that can be used for mentioning people during group chats and more.
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This feature is available in WhatsApp for Android 2.21.3.13 beta update but it’s not visible to users yet as the messaging platform is currently working on it.
WhatsApp has also released a new animated sticker pack called Taters n tots, which is available for previous versions too.
The messaging app is also working on a sticker shortcut for its keyboard which will appear in the chat bar.
The popular messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new feature called “mention badge” for group chats. Currently, it is available in the latest version of its beta app.
WABetaInfo reported that this feature is available in WhatsApp for Android 2.21.3.13 beta update but it’s not visible to users yet as the messaging platform is currently working on this feature and it is expected to roll out in the future.
Updated: January 18, 2021 6:28 PM IST
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