WhatsApp is rolling out an email address feature on iOS.
This feature will allow iPhone users to associate an email address with their WhatsApp account.
While linking an email address to a WhatsApp account will introduce an extra login method, users will still be required to have a phone number to create a new account.
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out an email address feature on iOS. This feature will allow iPhone users to associate an email address with their WhatsApp account.
While the new feature is not mentioned in the official changelog on the App Store, known WhatsApp tipster publication WABetaInfo has confirmed that WhatsApp is releasing the ability to associate an email address with a WhatsApp account.
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To check if the feature is rolled out to your WhatsApp account, go to the WhatsApp Settings > Account.
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The email address feature will serve as a useful backup, especially for situations when users encounter difficulties in receiving SMS messages.
However, it’s important to note that users will still have the option to log into WhatsApp using the default method, which involves requesting a 6-digit code via SMS.
While linking an email address to a WhatsApp account will introduce an extra login method, users will still be required to have a phone number to create a new account.
If you haven’t received the new feature yet, just wait a little while as it is currently rolling out.
In our opinion, the new feature aims to improve the user experience and account security on WhatsApp by giving users more options for accessing their accounts and recovering them if needed.
Recently, WhatsApp launched a new voice chat feature for large groups. Once you start the voice chat, group members will receive a push notification to join instead of a call. The new voice chat feature is only available for groups of 33 to 128 people. Group members not in the voice chat can see the profiles of those in the voice chat from the chat header and the Calls tab.
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