There are many functions that you can find in WhatsApp, such as calls, video calls and above all, sharing states, this in order to show quick information. Now, it is possible to place voice notes if what you want is to save time when communicating something.
Likewise, as with the statuses you normally share, you can choose, from your iPhone, which contacts will see your stories and thus keep your privacy intact, especially if the message you want to share is something more personal or confidential.
It is important to keep in mind that the audios in the WhatsApp states must be recorded in places with little noise or in silence, since that way what you want to express will be better understood. How to achieve it? In DEPOSIT We provide you with a simple guide with the steps to follow.
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How to put voice notes in WhatsApp states on iPhone
In WhatsApp states, you will not only be able to share photos or videos, but you also have the option of placing voice notes in the app’s states from an iPhone.
- First, open the WhatsApp app on your iPhone.
- Now, tap on the “States” section, located at the bottom of the screen.
- Then, tap the “Add Status” button in the upper left corner.
- After this, hold down the “Record” button to create your voice note.
- When you are finished, release the “Record” button.
- Likewise, you can add text, emojis or any additional tool to your WhatsApp status.
- Finally, tap on the “Send” button to share your status with your chosen contacts.
It should be noted that voice notes in WhatsApp states can only last a maximum of 30 seconds, and will only be available for your contacts to see for 24 hours, just like the stories you normally share. After this, it will automatically disappear.
The steps to hide a WhatsApp chat without APKs or external applications
To hide conversations you must archive them and then hide the folder named “Archived”, which will be pinned to the bottom of your chat list, it means that it will not be visible on the main interface, but what is the problem? that in this section you should only add to the contacts with whom you have agreed not to speak until you decide, why? because otherwise the chat of that user will leave the folder if they send you a message.
- First, check that WhatsApp do not have pending updates.
- Now, open the application and press for a few seconds on a contact’s chat.
- A group of options will be displayed at the top, press the folder icon with an arrow pointing down.
- Done, you’ve just archived the conversation and the “Archived” folder will appear at the top.
- The next step is to press the three dots at the top right> “Settings”> “Chats”.
- Scroll down and find the “Archived Chats” section.
- Turn off the switch labeled “Keep chats archived.”
- Finally, the archived folder will be at the bottom of your chat list.
- Remember to have agreed not to talk to the contacts until you give the green light, do not make the mistake of adding groups in this section either.
How to use a label in a WhatsApp chat
You can label a WhatsApp chat on your iPhone and thus distinguish it from others by following these steps.
- What you need to do first is to open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
- After this, select the “Chats” tab.
- Now, swipe right on the chat you want to tag.
- Immediately, a pop-up menu will appear.
- Then, choose the “More” option.
- Once this is done, choose “Add tag”.
- Next, type the name of the tag you want to use.
- Finally, tap on “Create” so that the label is ready.
Once you’ve tagged the chat, you can easily find it at any time. To do so, select the “Chats” tab and then select the “Labels” section.
How to use the drag and drop feature in WhatsApp
If you have an iPhone, there is no doubt that this new feature of drag and drop content will be quite useful. Therefore, we teach you what are the steps to follow.
- The first step is to open the Photos app or any other app where you have an image, text, video, among others.
- After this, hold your finger on any chosen content.
- Without releasing your finger from the screen, use another finger to access the iPhone home screen.
Why has China banned the use of WhatsApp?
In China it is not possible to chat by WhatsApp nor with the help of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which offers you a secure extension of the local area network over a public or uncontrolled network such as the Internet, highlighted the technology portal “The sixth”.
It is important to clarify that in 2017, WhatsApp Yes it might be used in China, all changes following increasing the restrictions that are shared online and when the “Great Firewall” o “Proyecto Escudo Dorado”, a cybersecurity mechanism and initiative involving Internet censorship and surveillance by the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China.
Surely you are wondering, what application replaces WhatsApp? China’s messaging app is WeChat, and it is not only used to send or receive messages, but it is also possible to make calls, video calls and other functions to communicate with your friends, family or coworkers.
Why does your WhatsApp contact not appear “Online” or “Typing…”?
- There are only three possible reasons why the features we mentioned above won’t show up when you get a reply to a message.
- The first, when they perform the trick of activating the airplane mode> then they answer the message of WhatsApp > close the app with the “Home” or “Start” button > and proceed to deactivate the mode > this will make the connection “Online” and “Writing…” not appear.
- The second, when they have been downloaded WhatsApp Beta, the test program of the app where they can use the new features before everyone else. In the Android Beta version it is possible to hide the “Online” for “Everyone”, but the “Typing…” is not possible yet.
- Third and last, when they hide these words with the help of an “Unofficial” version of WhatsApp, like WhatsApp Plus, GB, Fouad, etc., they are altered APKs with more features than the stable version.
So you can make your WhatsApp screenshots more secure
- First, check that WhatsApp do not have pending updates.
- Now, open the application and enter a group or personal conversation.
- Here click on the clip (next to the camera) and select the screenshot you want to reinforce your security.
- The next step is to press the pencil icon located in the upper right corner.
- A color bar will be displayed on the right side, slide it to the end to get the “Pixelate” tool.
- Paint in the areas that you do not want to be seen and they will automatically be pixelated, meaning that they will stop being sharp.
- Finally, touch the symbol of the 1 enclosed in a circle to send the photo with the “See only once” tool.
