Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing mute audio and disable video options for voice and video call functions. Moreover, it is evaluating more emoji reactions for enhanced calling experience
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WhatsApp specifies that users can select a 15-second portion of a song for a photo status and up to 60 seconds for a video status
With the iOS 18.2 update, Apple introduced changes which allowed users to set third-party apps as default services for various functions
Motion photo sharing feature is already available for WhatsApp on iOS, and is expected to arrive soon for select Android devices
Now, WhatsApp users can apply themes to their chats with custom backgrounds and coloured chat bubbles
The ability to create and manage events is already available on WhatsApp, however, it is currently limited to group chats and community groups
The new WhatsApp feature lets users select a track for their Status from an Instagram Stories-like music library
WhatsApp users can now react to a message in chats by double-tapping it, instead of using the press and hold gesture
Older phones cannot support the app's evolving features, which is why WhatsApp will discontinue support for certain systems at specific points in their lifecycle
These new festive season-inspired features are available for a limited period, from December 20 till January 3, 2025
With iOS 18.2, Apple allows changing default apps for calls and messages. With a built-in dialler, WhatsApp would join supported 3rd-party applications for both calls and messages on eligible iPhones
WhatsApp has enhanced video call quality and desktop calling, introduced selective calling in groups and new effects on the mobile and desktop app
WhatsApp introduces a new typing indicator feature with enhanced visual cues for user identification, improving real-time engagement in chats
Currently, WhatsApp supports iOS 12 and newer versions. However, from May 2025, the app will require iOS 15.1 or later
WhatsApp said that the new audio message transcription feature will start rolling out globally over the coming weeks
Reportedly, Meta is integrating Google's reverse image search functionality into WhatsApp for Android
Meta stated that with Lists, WhatsApp users can create custom filters for searching chats related to work, family, and more
With a built-in contact manager, WhatsApp is rolling out a new way to save contacts exclusively within the app, independent of the smartphone's address book
Similar to OpenAI's memory feature for ChatGPT, Meta AI will soon remember specific details shared with the chatbot automatically and offer personalised answers based on the information