WhatsApp, the popular communication app, has rolled out a range of new features for chats, calls, and channels. These updates aim to enhance user experience and make communication more seamless. Some of the key highlights include:
For chat features, users can now see which members are online in group chats and customize notifications to avoid being overwhelmed. The new chat features include:
- Online indicator in group chats
- New notification settings for @mentions, replies, and messages
- Event creation in one-on-one chats, ability to reply “maybe,” pin events, and more
- View and send reactions in chats
- Document scanning and editing option for iPhone users
- Setting WhatsApp as default messaging and calling app on iPhone
When it comes to calls, users can now easily add more participants and zoom in on video calls. WhatsApp has also improved the technology for video calls, promising better quality and fewer freezes. The new call features include:
- Pinch-to-zoom for closer view in videos
- Add users to calls directly from chats
- Enhanced video call quality
Additionally, channel administrators can now record and share short video clips and receive text summaries of voice messages in channels. The new channel features are:
- Record and share videos up to 60 seconds long
- Text summaries of voice message updates
- Share unique QR code for channels with followers and friends
For those interested in using WhatsApp on iPad, there are options available as well. These updates aim to make communication more efficient and user-friendly across different devices.
This article was originally published on M3 and translated from Swedish.
