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  • Is Your WhatsApp Number Banned? Know What To Do If That Happens- Check Details |

    New Delhi: WhatsApp account number is seldom banned by mistake or for pressing any button by you negligently. However if you think your WhatsApp account number was banned unfairly, there is still room for you to call for a review of the same.

    If your WhatsApp account is banned, you’ll see the following message when you open WhatsApp: “This account is not allowed to use WhatsApp.”

    “We ban accounts if we believe the account activity violates our Terms of Service, for example if it involves spam, scams or if it puts WhatsApp users’ safety at risk. We recommend carefully reviewing the “Acceptable Use of Our Services” section of our Terms of Service to learn more about the appropriate uses of WhatsApp and the activities that violate our Terms of Service,” says WhatsApp.

    How  To Request Review If Your WhatsApp Number Is Banned

    WhatsApp says, if you think your account was banned by mistake, tap Request a review in the app and it will look into your case. 

    WhatsApp team will get back to you as soon as its completes its review. The company adds that it onlys review one phone number per appeal. You can check the status of your request by opening WhatsApp. 

    “Please keep in mind that submitting more than one request doesn’t expedite the review process. Once your account is reviewed and a decision is made by our team, you’ll receive a notification from WhatsApp,” says the company in its Faq.

  • WhatsApp Will Soon Allow Users To Scan UPI QR Codes, Pin Multiple Chats And More- All You Need To Know |

    New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that allows users to scan UPI QR Codes directly from the chat list to make digital payments within the app, as reported by WABetaInfo. This feature is currently available to a limited group of beta testers on Android (version 2.24.7.3), with the aim of improving digital payments, especially in India.

    Adding further, WhatsApp is testing a new functionality that allows users to pin more than three chats and more than one message at a time. This feature is currently available to select users, aiming to keep important information easily accessible.

    WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.3: what’s new?

    WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to scan UPI QR codes from the chats list, and it’s available to some beta testers! Some users may get the same feature with the previous updates.https://t.co/Ya0GGeWlXw pic.twitter.com/0yNBmRWJQy
    — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) March 18, 2024

    In the latest WhatsApp version (2.24.6.15), users can now pin up to five chats and up to three messages. Also, WhatsApp, with over 2 billion users, is testing a feature that enables swiping between tabs for smoother navigation. (Also Read: LinkedIn Likely To Bring Games On Its Platform To Make Job Search Bit Playful: Reports)

    To enhance security, the instant messaging platform is also working on an authentication feature. The company is testing different methods such as fingerprint, device passcode, and face lock to unlock the app, complementing the existing App Lock feature. 

    WhatsApp news of the week: pin more than 3 chats in development on Android beta!

    This weekly summary can help you catch up on our 10 stories about WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and Desktop!https://t.co/Ae61DqWUek pic.twitter.com/IV1aWxfCv4
    — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) March 17, 2024

    These new authentication methods offer users additional security and convenience, addressing the demand for a default lock feature among users.

    How to pin chats on WhatsApp For Beta Users 

    -Press and hold on to the chat you want to pin.

    -Select the pin option from the menu.

    -Stable version users can pin up to three chats.

    -Users testing the beta version can pin a maximum of five chats.

    -To pin a new chat, unpin an old chat first. 

    WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.2: what’s new?

    WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to swipe between tabs, and it’s available to some users!https://t.co/bYX7DxvKUf pic.twitter.com/wgIiIOzS3l
    — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) March 16, 2024

    How to pin messages on WhatsApp For Beta Users 

    -Long-press on the text you want to pin.

    -Select the pin option from the menu.

    -Stable WhatsApp users can pin only one message per chat.

    -Select beta users have the option to pin up to three messages at the same time

    -Users can pin a message for a specific period, up to 30 days. (Also Read: Telegram Introduces New Business Features To Enhance Communication With Customers)