WhatsApp Rolls Out New Feature Roundup for Chats, Calls, and Channels

Meta has introduced a new batch of WhatsApp features, aimed at enhancing user experience across chats, calls, and Channels. The latest updates promise to make conversations and interactions more seamless, engaging, and customizable.

New Chat Features

Several improvements have been made to group and personal chats:

Online Status in Group Chats: A real-time indicator now shows how many members are currently online, directly beneath the group name.

Custom Notification Controls: A new setting under 'Notify For' lets users choose between 'Highlights' (for selective alerts) or 'All' (to receive every notification in group chats).

Event Creation in 1:1 Chats: Users can now create events directly in one-on-one chats with options to:

RSVP (Yes, No, Maybe)

Invite a guest (+1)

Set an end date and time

Pin the event in chat
by Author

Tap to React to Reactions: Easily reuse someone's reaction by tapping on it to send the same one yourself.

Document Scanning on iPhone: iOS users can now scan and send documents directly through WhatsApp.

Set as Default App (iOS): iPhone users can also designate WhatsApp as their default app for messaging and calls.

Calling Updates

Improvements to WhatsApp calling on iOS include:

Zoom Support During Video Calls: iPhone users can now zoom in and out during video chats.

Easier Call Additions: During a 1-on-1 call, you can now quickly add someone else by tapping the call icon and selecting 'Add to Call'.

Smoother Video Calls: Thanks to an upgraded call routing system, video calls are now more stable with fewer dropouts and improved HD quality based on bandwidth conditions.

Channels Get Creative Upgrades

For WhatsApp Channel admins, the new updates offer greater content flexibility:

Quick Video Recording: Admins can now record and share short videos up to 60 seconds long.

Voice Message Transcriptions: Voice messages can now be accompanied by a written summary.

QR Code Sharing: Channels can now be shared easily through a unique QR code, making it more convenient to grow a following.

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