Owned by Meta, WhatsApp is constantly improving the user experience by rolling out new updates and features in all versions of the application for Android, iOS, and desktop.
If you’ve missed the latest updates and features introduced in the instant messaging app, now’s the time to catch up.
Some features are still in development and may not be available to all testers. Some are also available for beta testers and will be gradually rolled out to users over the next few weeks.
If you are unable to use certain features, you will need access to update the app in the future. Here’s an overview of the updates and new features:
edit message
WhatsApp has introduced a feature that allows users to edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them. This allows the user to correct errors or add information to the original message.
This feature is in development and will be available to beta users via the iOS 23.4.0.72 update.
“The company has added ‘unsupported messages’ and is working on the ability to edit messages if they are not compatible with your version of WhatsApp,” he said to WaBetaInfo. search bar
We have released a search bar for beta testers so that users can easily filter messages in their app. iOS users can access it via the 23.4.0.73 update.
Newsletter
The messaging app is working on a private newsletter tool. It’s “his one-to-many tool for transferring information and looks like a new way to get useful updates from people and groups like local officials, sports teams, and other organizations.” . ”.
This allows users to choose “who they want to hear from and follow selected stations directly on WhatsApp”. Disappearing message
WhatsApp allows users to save expired messages to prevent them from disappearing.
profile icon
The instant messaging app is working on features related to group chat profile icons. This feature is still in development and will be available in a future update with high-quality photos
This is one of WhatsApp’s most awaited features that allow users to send photos in their original quality.
If you want to save storage space, you have the option to send compressed photos, but you can also send original quality. Report status
When a user got upset about something inappropriate or violated the WhatsApp status update terms, the messaging app brought another update.
This allows users to report status updates. When you report a status update, it will be sent to our moderation team.
Schedule a group call
WhatsApp is also working on the ability to schedule calls so group members can plan their schedules accordingly.
This feature is still in development and will be released in a future update of the Android app.
