The new interface for the group settings screen is available to iOS users that install the latest update of WhatsApp from the App Store
A new tag will be added to the message bubble when sending a photo with the 'high quality' option to inform the recipient that the photo is sent using this feature
This new icon will still allow group participants to make group calls but it will now display a context menu which will allow them to select whether to make an audio or video call
With this feature, users can link up to four devices simultaneously, meaning they can connect even more than two mobile phones to their WhatsApp accounts
The page has been created to spread awareness about the various safety measures that are available along with the in-built product features which will empower users to take control of their safety
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 rivals like Telegram and Signal already have the 'edit' feature. On the other hand, Twitter rolled out this feature for select users last year
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
The feature will let users protect their most intimate conversations with a password and secures them in a separate folder
WhatsApp announced that by using the chatbot, citizens can access essential services like getting birth and death certificates, door-to-door garbage collection and registering complaints
Moreover, the company will give users complete control over which channels they follow, and when they do so, the action will be kept private
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
This feature, an extension of multi-device support, has been designed to allow users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another mobile phone
WhatsApp has released three new security features that give users privacy and more control over their conversations while messaging
The new feature, which is currently in the beta phase, allows users to add and edit contacts within the app, without having to visit the contacts section
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
In addition, it will also improve communication between users as it will offer users a way to ensure that their messages are clear, concise, and error-free
These changes follow some updates made over the last few months, including making groups larger, and giving admins the ability to delete messages sent in the groups they manage