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WhatsApp finally lets you edit messages, but you have to be fast
You've got 15 minutes. Tick-tock.
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How to use WhatsApp on multiple phones
WhatsApp doesn't just live on your phone anymore.
By Alex Perry
![WhatsApp logo on phone screen on top of notepad](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04UkAxMVYbxCMZFfDjmvLuP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1682518477.jpg)
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WhatsApp lets you save disappearing messages (with a catch)
Hold up, the sender has to approve.
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WhatsApp may leave UK due to encryption battle
A UK bill aimed at holding online platforms liable for publishing abusive content, including child sexual abuse, may end WhatsApp in that nation.
By Jonathan Tully
![In this photo illustration, the encrypted instant messaging application owned by Meta Platforms and formerly known as Facebook, and WhatsApp, a logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/063ZqI5BFQ2FQ04kRUU4Oqn/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1678381914.jpg)
![In this photo illustration, the encrypted instant messaging application owned by Meta Platforms and formerly known as Facebook, and WhatsApp, a logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/063ZqI5BFQ2FQ04kRUU4Oqn/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1678381914.jpg)
WhatsApp to make it easier to get rid of zombie groups
Give your groups an expiration date.
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WhatsApp is letting users post voice notes as statuses
This means recordings of up to 30 seconds that your contacts can listen to.
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WhatsApp adds proxy support to bypass internet shutdowns
They have a guide for setting one up, too.
By Sam Haysom
![A phone in front of a laptop shows the WhatsApp logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04tDeKMpucY5btaIVyWNe1I/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1673006056.jpg)
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WhatsApp companion mode lets you use the same account on multiple phones
Perfect for people who juggle multiple phones in their life.
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WhatsApp launches Communities, but it might be a while until you get them
The rollout has begun.
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WhatsApp's Communities feature is live for beta users
Your group chats are getting a major upgrade.
![A few phone screens displaying WhatsApp and the new feature.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/050tW6WolykBPxjpDK9255z/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1661418253.png)
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WhatsApp is making it easier to sneak out of groups you don't like
Hey, where's Jack?
![Man using a smartphone in a bar.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03SYxxFY4r3Gm6DxxqUtpqQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1660035368.jpg)
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WhatsApp will finally let you hide the fact that you’re on WhatsApp all day
Boss: Are you on WhatsApp right now? Me: I would never!
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You can react to WhatsApp messages with any emoji now
Time to find the weirdest emoji you know and respond to messages with it.
By Alex Perry
![WhatsApp logo on phone screen set atop a keyboard](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02OkvFlU9eYSbSQQ4Jsw0eN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1657548360.jpg)
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WhatsApp could let users hide their online status soon
Finally, WhatsApp stealth mode.
By Alex Perry
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WhatsApp rolls out new privacy features, among other updates
After months of beta testing, WhatsApp is introducing much-needed quality of life changes.
![Icon of Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger (Facebook's proprietary messaging app) alongside other social media apps on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone's touchscreen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00q71PFtpE9o3wPZTwDkO1t/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1655576312.jpg)
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Finally, WhatsApp will let you hide 'last seen' status from specific contacts
For now, you can only hide the status from non-contacts or everyone.
By Anna Iovine
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WhatsApp comes for Slack with debut of 'Communities'
The Meta-owned messaging platform is expanding group chats in a big way.
By Rachel Kraus
![Screenshots of WhatsApp showing groups of people organized around topics like schools and activities.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00tAjMDG79wrO0AEGOZ459t/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1649961284.png)
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