WhatsApp would continue to use the standard quality setting by default, but allow users to select the high-quality option each time they want to share a video
WhatsApp chat lock: On Android and iPhone, users can turn on the feature to password-protect their personal chats as well as group chats
Now that Google has fixed the bug, it is advisable for WhatsApp Android users to update their app
This tool helps users to crop their images within the app itself, making it easier for them to edit media
WhatsApp Channels will first be available in Colombia and Singapore. It will gradually be available in more countries, including India, over the coming months
Starting today, WhatsApp users can share voice statuses or access the voice status feature
Announced earlier this year, WhatsApp companion mode allows users to access the same account across multiple devices, primarily phones, without having to logout from the first device
WhatsApp allows users to choose who can add them to groups, which enhances privacy. It also stops people from adding users to groups they don't want to be a part of
WhatsApp said the 'chat lock' feature provides an added level of protection to private messages. Even if someone manages to access the user's phone, these locked messages will remain confidential
According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to easily decline an incoming call and send a message to the caller at the same time
Users will be able to easily receive useful updates from people they choose to receive news from using the new 'channels' feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp on Friday introduced a 'Keep in Chat' feature that will allow users in a disappearing message thread to long-press a message and choose to save it
WhatsApp has released three new security features that give users privacy and more control over their conversations while messaging
Users can check the availability of the feature on their devices by opening the contact list within WhatsApp and selecting the "New Contact" option
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on 15 new durations for disappearing messages
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of WhatsApp parent Meta, introduced the features on his Instagram Broadcast channel
According to the report, some users may be able to access the new emojis from the official WhatsApp keyboard starting today, even on different versions of the app
The new text editor is currently under development and is expected to be released in a future update of the application, the report said
The new chat attachment menu is currently under development and is expected to release in a future update of the application, the report said
The new feature will give users up to 15 minutes to edit their messages to fix any mistakes or include any additional information to the original message