Google Now’s ‘Ok Google’ adds WhatsApp, Viber, and WeChat support

Google’s voice-command system expands it reach in your phone further by adding support for some third-party messaging apps. Now, you can talk to the Google Now Launcher to send messages for you on WhatsApp, Viber, and WeChat. You just have to say: “Ok Google, send X message to Y: add message.” X represents the service and Y is the person in your contacts, that contact has to have the same name on your device and the corresponding app though for it to work. So, you can say “Ok Google, send Viber message to dad: Pick up milk today.” The app also adds support for Telegram and NextPlus for voice commands.

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WhatsApp hits 800M monthly active users

WhatsApp has reached another milestone and now has 800 million monthly active users. The app is up 100 million users since January, which is the time they hit 700 million. And the app continues to expand steadily. We won’t be surprised if they hit the billion mark before the year ends. Last month, Google Play showed that the Facebook-owned app has been downloaded over a billion times on Android.

Source: VentureBeat

WhatsApp lets you access service through web browser

A bit late but then again better late than never. WhatsApp just unveiled its web browser version. The web client works as an extension of your phone, meaning you can’t use it if your phone isn’t online and if you aren’t running the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone. You can access it through web.whatsapp.com. The feature is currently not available for iOS because of Apple platform limitations.

Source: WhatsApp

WhatsApp pulls the plug on unauthorized app

If you’ve sideloaded the WhatsApp Plus app, it’s best you get rid of it now. WhatsApp has been issuing 24-hour bans on its users for those who’ve been using the unauthorized client. According to the FAQ section of WhatsApp’s site, WhatsApp Plus isn’t supported by the company. And their source code isn’t something WhatsApp can guarantee as safe, meaning your information might be passed on to third parties. They recommend you get the app from Google Play or their website.

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