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How to find someone on WhatsApp to start a new chat

Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority If you want to talk to a new contact on WhatsApp, you will need their phone number. There’s no other way around it. WhatsApp doesn’t have a central online directory of usernames as Skype does. You can’t search for a complete...

How to send large files on WhatsApp

If you wanted to send someone a large file attachment, the only viable method was email. But these days, messaging platforms have become so fast and advanced that you can easily use them to also transfer files to your contacts. But these platforms naturally have file...

How to use WhatsApp on two or more phones

If you have more than one phone — say one for your private life and one for work — you may have encountered issues with syncing your information across devices. This is especially true with WhatsApp. Officially, the company doesn’t allow you to use the same number...

WhatsApp status: what it is and how to use it

Social media has brought about an obsession with everyone’s “status” — what are you doing right now? Since WhatsApp is owned by Facebook, it stands to reason that it wouldn’t take long for the status feature to also make its way to WhatsApp eventually. So what does...

How to create a poll and share it on WhatsApp

Everyone loves a good poll and being asked for their opinion. We here at Android Authority recognize that, which is why we often conduct reader polls. So what if you have an active WhatsApp group and you want to conduct a poll to harvest the hive mind? Does WhatsApp...

How to share your location on WhatsApp

If you’re a parent, you may feel the need to keep tabs on your child’s whereabouts. Or if you have a friend who’s new to town, and therefore likely to get lost, it’s helpful to know you can always find them again. These are just two examples of why you should share...