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טכנולוגיה · סיקור מלא

WhatsApp Tests Green Online Indicator and New Backup Options

איך 5 חדרי חדשות ישראליים סיפרו את הסיפור הזה, זה לצד זה.

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דווח לראשונה בBehadrei Haredim · Jun 21, 2026

מה קרה

WhatsApp is testing a green dot that shows when a contact is online, first on the chat info screen for Android beta users. The company is also working on new backup management tools and a possible WhatsApp storage plan priced at $1 a month for 50GB.

  • 01WhatsApp is testing a green dot for contacts currently online.
  • 02The indicator appears in Android beta 2.26.24.5, only on the chat info screen.
  • 03WhatsApp is also developing new backup management tools inside the app.
  • 04A possible WhatsApp backup plan could offer 50GB for $1 per month.
  • 05Backups would be end-to-end encrypted and protected by passkey, password, or 64-digit key.

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סיפורים קשורים

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