In its continuous efforts to enhance user experience, WhatsApp owned by Meta, has introduced its new features, in its latest update. Some beta testers are already enjoying these features, which will be progressively rolled out to a broader audience in the coming days.
Channel Alerts for Improved Transparency
WhatsApp introduces “channel alerts,” a feature that empowers channel administrators. This real-time insight tool notifies administrators about channel suspensions and provides a seamless process to request channel restoration through WhatsApp. Channel owners can quickly check for violations by opening the “channel alerts” within the channel info screen, adding a layer of transparency to the platform.
Enhanced User Interface with Automatic Navigation Label Hiding
With the latest update, WhatsApp is refining its user interface by automatically hiding navigation labels and the top app bar while scrolling down. This enhancement contributes to a cleaner and more immersive user experience.
Efficient Message Search by Date
WhatsApp users will now have the ability to search messages by date, streamlining the process of navigating through chat history. This feature enables users to retrieve specific messages from a particular date, saving valuable time and making message retrieval more efficient.
Additional Features
⇒Disappearing Voice Messages
WhatsApp introduces disappearing voice messages, aligning with the “View Once” option for photos and videos introduced in 2021. Users can send voice messages that can be listened to only once before disappearing, adding an extra layer of privacy.
⇒Upcoming Feature
Reply Bar for Status Updates: WhatsApp is set to launch a reply bar for status updates, which is currently in beta. This feature allows users to interact directly with another user’s status update, enhancing engagement without needing a separate reply menu.
⇒Group Management Made Easier
WhatsApp now allows users to add members to groups directly from the group chat screen. A banner within group chats encourages users to add new participants, streamlining the process without navigating through the group info screen.
⇒Instant Video Messages
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the addition of the ability to record and share video messages in WhatsApp chats instantly. This feature provides a quick and fun way to share moments with the emotion from video.
Stay tuned to know new features of WhatsApp as it continues to elevate the communication experience for users worldwide.
