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More updates are available for WhatsApp users. Thanks to the release of this latest 4.25 version, important changes have been added to WhatsApp Plus for Android, along with many bug fixes. The first noticeable option added is the end-to-end encryption, that now works on the WhatsApp Plus app as well.

Another useful option added is the ability to send documents in XML, ppt, txt, doc and PDF formats. Furthermore, you can now convert images from circular to a square. Last but not least, now you can finally use WhatsApp Plus to make your calls without the risk that the app will crash. In fact the annoying bug that was causing this problem has now been definitively fixed.

That said, now let’s see how to install WhatsApp Plus 4.25 on your Android Device. It’s really not that difficult. In order to install this latest version of WhatsApp Plus, the first thing you need to do is to enable the “Unknown Sources” option by going to Settings > Applications (or Settings > Security). Once you’ve completed this step, open the internet and search for the WhatsApp Plus 4.25 APK file and download it to your Android device (make sure that you remember where you have saved it).

At this point, go to the folder where you have saved the WhatsApp Plus 4.25 APK file. In order to launch the installation of the file on your device, you simply have to tap on it. Now you have the latest 4.25 version of WhatsApp Plus for Android on your device. Now that we’ve seen how to update your Android device with this latest 4.25 version of WhatsApp Plus, let’s recap a little bit of history of this “unofficial” version of WhatsApp.

In fact, you probably don’t remember (or actually you don’t know) that originally WhatsApp Plus was added to the Google Play Store. But some issues have immediately arisen, and Google received the request to remove WhatsApp Plus from the official Android store directly from the owners of WhatsApp. What was the reason for this request? Copyright issues. But, as you’ve noticed, the owners of Android devices who had already installed the app never stopped using this “unofficial” WhatsApp version.

You have certainly noticed that recently WhatsApp developers are working harder than usual and release more often than ever new beta updates of the popular instant messaging app. These updates add new features or simply fix some issues. This is happening for all the platforms supporting WhatsApp, such as Android, Windows Phone and iPhone, but mainly for Android devices since their users are the majority.

So today we are going to talk about a new update for Android devices. This time it isn’t a Beta version, but a stable one, and Android users can download it straight from the Google Play Store. What changes with this latest 2.16.42 stable version of WhatsApp for Android devices?

This latest version confirms all new features that have been added with the previous beta updates. So, to recap, this is what you’ll find if you install this latest 2.16.42 stable version of WhatsApp on your Android device: first of all (obviously) the now famous end-to-end encryption option; the camera interface has been substantially revamped and improved; you can now format you text and use bold, italic and strikethrough; last but not least, you can share with your contacts Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.

This latest 2.16.42 stable version of WhatsApp for Android weighs 23.74 MB and its build number is 451112. As we said above, you can download it from the Google Play Store, or, if you don’t find it on the Store, you can download it from the internet. In the latter case, pay attention to choose a trusted website such as APK Mirror. It is not difficult to download files from the APK, you simply have to remember to enable the Unknown Sources option on your device and follow the instructions.

Lastly, if you are wondering when you can finally use the Video Calling feature, we don’t have a release date yet, but, according to some rumours, the option will be added soon.

The great thing about WhatsApp is that it is always changing and evolving. The engineering team is constantly adding new features that can greatly enhance your user experience.

This goes doubly so for Android users because WhatsApp is basically an Android app. Most of the new features are tested out on the Android version before being rolled out to users of other operating systems. There are also a few features that are available to Android users but not to anyone else.

The best way to get all the latest WhatsApp features is to download the latest from the WhatsApp website. This is usually a little more advanced than the one available in Google Play. It would be a good idea for all Android users to download a new version from this sight every few months, because it is updated on a regular basis. Make sure that you download the Android version if you want it to work properly.

The Great New WhatsApp Features for Android

Some of the Great New WhatsApp features that Android users should be aware of include:

1. PDF document sharing. This feature has been ignored because of all the hype over end-to-end encryption but it is now possible to share PDFs with any WhatsApp user inside or outside a group. The only drawback is that only PDFs can be shared at this time. That means you will have to convert Word Documents or spreadsheets to PDF before you share them. Since WhatsApp now has end-to-end encryption it is now one of the safer means of sharing a document.

To share a document open the chat window, and look to the right hand of the screen. You should see an attachment icon and then a document icon, simply tap it to attach the PDF. It is currently possible to send PDFs to storage solutions such as Dropbox and Google Drive through WhatsApp on iOS but now through Android yet. One advantage to this feature is that PDFs can now be shared among groups.

Once the PDF is displayed you will get a file preview but the functions will be limited. Another drawback is that you will not be able to send PDFs to recipients who have not upgraded their WhatsApp to the latest version, though TechCrunch reports that WhatsApp will tell the contact to update WhatsApp to receive documents.

A big advantage to this will be to share documents with persons in countries with poor internet service and those without computer access. Another will be to send written information in the form of articles or books.

1. Star Messages to Find Them Later. This feature has been around for a while but a lot of people are not aware of it. This is the equivalent of bookmarking or making something a favorite online.

To star all you will need to do is choose the star in the top menu bar when the message is displayed. Some news reports indicate that it will be easier to save starred messages in the future. This feature can save you a lot of time and trouble, it can also prevent you from deleting important messages you might need or want to save.

1. Backup chats to Google Drive. If you are looking for an easy to use and safe means of storing messages, WhatsApp now backs up chats to Google Drive. This makes it easy to retrieve important information and saves you the hassle of searching through old chats for one particular message. It can also be a lifesaver if your phone dies, gets broken or gets lost or stolen.

To take advantage of this feature simply go to Menu > Settings > Chats and Calls > Chat Backup > Google Drive Settings. You can even set up how frequently you want to update data to Google Drive. Google Drive is a great resource it provides up to one terabyte of data so it will meet most people’s storage needs. You will need to participate a little in Google but it is a real bargain.

• To get Google Drive or find out more about it simply visit this website . Note WhatsApp for Android currently does not work with other cloud storage solutions yet but WhatsApp for iOS does. If you want to send WhatsApp to one of those you will have to send it to an iPhone or to WhatsApp Web.Custom Notifications for People and Groups. It is now possible to differentiate between contacts on WhatsApp. This can enable you to tell important messages; say one from your boss or your spouse, from ones that might not matter.

To set the notifications simply chose custom notifications under notifications. You can choose a special ringtone, light, vibration or popup for each message. That way you will know actually need to take a call or message or not.

• Hide your WhatsApp Status, Profile Picture and Last Seen. It is now possible to be on WhatsApp without letting everybody know you’re there. For example you might not want friends or casual contacts interrupting your business chat.

To change your status simply go to Settings>Account>Privacy once there you can choose who can see your status, profile picture and last seen. Please note that if you do not share your Last Seen, others will not be able to see it.

This way you could keep business contacts from seeing your picture or the last seen. It can also keep from knowing who you have been talking to.

The best way to discover new WhatsApp features is to use WhatsApp on a regular basis. It is always a good idea to go through WhatsApp every time you get an update to see what has changed. You can sometimes discover exciting new capabilities by simply going through the settings.

Another great way to keep up on the latest WhatsApp features is to regularly run a Google or Bing search for latest WhatsApp features. This can direct you to news articles and other resources that you can tell you what’s new at WhatsApp. You might just be surprised by all the new capabilities.

A new interesting Beta of WhatsApp for Window Phone has just been released. This latest 2.16.24 version, along with bug fixes and performance improvements, brings some useful new features. So, let’s see what changes if you use WhatsApp through a Windows Phone device.Version 2.16.24 adds:

• 18 new wallpapers;
• the ability to silence some conversations selectively (now you just have to hold the conversation you want to silence and click on the mute button);
• preview of links (like YouTube thumbnail);
• the ability to send and receive Word, Excel and PowerPoint files.

These new features were much awaited, so they will surely be appreciated by Windows Phone users. Unfortunately it is not possible to download this latest 2.16.24 Beta as it is restricted, but it is possible to download the public version from the Windows Store.

Are you an avid WhatsApp user? Do you use the app also while working (but not only for work reasons)? Well, remember to be careful, because your employer could be reading your messages. Last January we talked about a decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that allowed employers to read employees’ private messages sent via chats and webmail accounts during their working hours.

Well, this decision hasn’t discouraged WhatsApp and Facebook users at all, and they keep on using these instant messaging apps even at work. In fact it seems that they don’t know, or forget, the fact that their employers might be reading their messages. Recent statistics report that only in the UK employees send about 100 private messages a day while working. That’s quite a huge number, isn’t it?

On the matter David Evans, director of policy at BCS, said: “It’s really important for individuals to understand how their use of email and social media fits with their employer’s policies,” adding that “It is also important for managers to treat employees with respect, and not monitoring their employees more than is needed to manage the business risks.”

Obviously, it’s especially young employees who send most of the messages, and about 90 per cent of people aged 16 to 24 year old send private messages during the day. But what is the content of these messages? A survey on 1000 people showed that: 40 per cent has sent messages about new job opportunities, 9 per cent has sent messages to flirt with a colleague and 31 per cent has done online shopping.

Jamie Bowler, marketing director at Dice, said that clearly many people aren’t aware of their workplace policies, and has also given a suggestion: “We’d always advise people to be careful about their communication in the workplace. Let’s face it, we’ve all had that feeling of dread when we’ve sent the wrong person the wrong email.” So, once again, before you send private messages while working, check your company’s policy.