WhatsApp has recently introduced new WhatsApp features, the number 4 and 5 features are very interesting!

WhatsApp has recently introduced new WhatsApp features, the number 4 and 5 features are very interesting!

For WhatsApp, It's been a busy year, and we're not just talking about the fake news threat. In addition to taking several measures to prevent the spread of fake news on its platform, WhatsApp has recently introduced several features on its platform, including group video and voice calling, sticker support and even payment options. We have brought detailed information on all the new features introduced by WhatsApp in the last three months. It also includes new sticker rollout, picture-in-picture mode, and swipe buttons for Android users for the reply, new notification extensions and new mute mode and lots more. So let's see about these features.

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1) Private Reply:-

WhatsApp recently introduced a replacement feature called Private Reply with its beta version 2.18.355, and it essentially allows any member within the group to send messages personally without knowing the remainder of the group. To use the WhatsApp private reply facility, you have to click on the name of the sender from the group and hold it to whom you have to reply privately. Tap forward on the three-dotted menu at the top right corner of the app. Here, you'll get the private answer option. Once the option is chosen, the chosen message will open privately as a reply thread within the sender's chat window. To use this feature, you'll need to download the most recent version of the Android beta app after being a part of the official Google Play beta program.

2) Whatsapp sticker:-

Since last month, the instant messaging platform started rolling out sticker support for all Android and iPhone users. apart from using the default stickers of WhatsApp offers, users also can download specific sticker packs directly from Google Play. The stickers are separated into three categories - clock, star, and heart. The clock section within the stickers tab takes you to your most recent stickers, the star icon takes you to your favorite stickers, and the heart icon will take you into categories like love, happy, sad and dramatic. to find out more about the sticker feature, how it works, and how to send a sticker, read our detailed article here.

3) Playing voice messages continuously on iOS, iPhone XS Max devices:-

In version 2.18.100 for iOS users, you have introduced a brand new feature on WhatsApp like the ability to automatically play continuous voice messages as desired, so users don't need to press the play button each time to listen to every voice message. during this update released in October, iPhone XS Max will support a 6.5-inch device. And this enabled WhatsApp to take advantage of larger displays and take screen green space in order that users could read more messages and view more media.

4) Silent mode for android users:-

WhatsApp for Android also recently introduced a new "mute mode" that hides notification points for mute chats. This means that if you mute chats on WhatsApp, you won't see in that chat how many new messages you have received from the WhatsApp icon on your Android smartphone. Previously, notifications from mute chats also counted in unread messages. It is said that the new facility though already enabled by default, this setting is not available as an option in the menu, so if you have no way to manually disable the feature if you want to go back to the old setting.

5) Vocation mode test in WhatsApp:-

As seen within the test, WhatsApp is also working on "Vocation Mode" which mutes archived chat, which has to be stored when a new message arrives in those chats. Recently, a chat on WhatsApp automatically re-starts the chat after receiving a new message. This process is going to be explicitly controlled via notification settings on WhatsApp for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone. The feature was spotted by beta tracker WABetaInfo.

6) Test on connecting WhatsApp to a linked account: -

WhatsApp is also working on a link account feature that will allow users to attach their accounts to external services. Although the option appears to have been primarily focused on WhatsApp business users, it may also access the standard WhatsApp version. it's said that the Link Accounts option will be available on WhatsApp under Profile Settings and will initially support Instagram as an external service. you'll need to enter your credentials once by tapping the Instagram listing from the linked accounts option. this will link your WhatsApp account to your Instagram profile. This feature was also seen by tipster WABetaInfo.

7) Delete For everyon:-

WhatsApp has also recently updated the 'delete for everyone' facility rules to improve the experience. WhatsApp has updated the Recipient limit" to restrict the deletion of a message. If for any reason the recipient doesn't receive their revoked request within 13 hours, eight minutes and 16 seconds, Even if the phone is inactive. this means that if you are trying to delete the message sent to your contact on WhatsApp using 'Delete for Everyone’, Then it'll be removed only if the recipient doesn't receive the removal request within 13 hours, eight minutes and 16 seconds. In particular, you can delete WhatsApp messages made to everyone within the previous limit of more than an hour, although the recipient must receive a revoked request by opening the chat containing the message within the newly designed limit. This new change is a server-side update.

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8) Picture-in-picture video feature for Android users: -

After introducing this feature to iOS users earlier this year, WhatsApp finally launched a picture-in-picture video feature for Android users in October. It arrived for Android users with beta version 2.18.301, this will allow them to view Instagram, Facebook,k and YouTube videos in a small window within the messaging app. This essentially means that users won't need to go to Instagram or YouTube or Facebook apps to view the video sent by the contact. With PIP support, Android users will be able to tap on YouTube links and open YouTube videos within the app. this will allow the user to watch videos and navigate around WhatsApp, in various chats.

9) Swipe to reply feature:-

Like PIP mode, iPhone users have already got the 'swipe to reply' feature, now this feature has been introduced for Android users. WhatsApp for Android users received this feature in the last month, and it's designed to allow you to quickly reply to your messages on the instant messaging application. WhatsApp users can now use Simple Swipe to quickly answer any message. On the right to reply to that message on WhatsApp you have to swipe any personal message. The message will be quoted right above the text box to help you easily reference it with your reply. Previously, to do all this you had to tap and hold a specific message and then choose the reply option from the top bar to reply to a message. This new feature helps you and speeds up the experience as it helps you to quickly answer a message from an available thread. Also, it's useful especially if you're replying to a message in a WhatsApp group.

10) WhatsApp for Jio phone users: -

WhatsApp expanded its portfolio for Jio phone users through the jio store. This app support for jio phone users arrived in September, and it claims to have end-to-end encryption. The app supports recording and sending voice messages to users. Users also can interact in groups. However, it doesn't allow users to make voice and video calls directly. The app also doesn't allow users to pay directly. This feature is one of the main features recently on Android and iPhone devices.

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11) New search option for the Status tab for iPhone users: -

 In September, WhatsApp introduced a new search option for the Status tab. With the new Status search feature, iPhone users can search for WhatsApp specific contacts and update their status directly in the status tab. If you have a lot of contacts in your status timeline who post updates, you'll now be able to find specific status updates with the new quick access feature.

12) Notification extension for iPhone users: -

WhatsApp also introduced a notification extension feature for iPhone version 2.18.90, that allows users to view images and GIFs from the notification panel. When receiving images or GIFs, you have to 3D Touch or swipe left on the notification and tap the "Watch" button to preview the media from within the notification. especially, this feature is available on iPhone models with iOS 10 or higher.

13) Whatsapp group video, voice calling: -  

an important feature in the last, WhatsApp has also officially brought group video and voice calling for Android and iPhone users. the facility had been in operation for over a month and as the name suggests - but the number of people supported in group calls is limited to only four. This new group calling feature is something that allows users to come together and make VOIP calls, making it a widely used platform feature in India.       

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So this is an important WhatsApp feature that has been introduced recently. What do you think about these features, let us know through your comments!