Fake news remains a hot topic and three years ago WhatsApp tried to battle against it by limiting the number of already forwarded messages that users could forward to other groups at one time. WhatsApp’s restrictions were being enforced only in Brazil at that time, but the restrictions are now being rolled out worldwide. Starting with the WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.7.2, WhatsApp users everywhere are not allowed to forward messages already forwarded to more than one group chat on Android.
WhatsApp beta update for Android 2.22.8.11 includes shortcuts for phone numbers tapped from a chat bubble
Another new beta update is coming to WhatsApp for Android users, version 2.22.8.11 will allow users to employ certain shortcuts when selecting a phone number in a chat bubble. Previously, tapping on a phone number in a chat bubble would take you to your phone’s default dialer app. But now, instead, WhatsApp looks to see if the phone number you’ve tapped on is owned by someone with a WhatsApp account.
If the phone number is on WhatsApp, you can immediately start a new chat, call the number, or add it to your contacts list. If the number selected is not on WhatsApp, you’ll have the option to call the number or add it to your contacts list.
To prevent spreading misinformation, iOS and Android WhatsApp users cannot forward already forwarded messages to more than one group chat.
