WhatsApp has introduced several new features to enhance user experience in chats, calls, and Channels.
Chats
- Online Indicator: Users can now see how many people are ‘Online’ in group chats in real-time.
- Highlight Notifications: A new ‘Notify for’ setting allows users to prioritize notifications for @mentions, replies, and messages from saved contacts.
- Event Updates: Users can create events in 1:1 conversations, RSVP as ‘maybe,’ invite a plus one, and pin events in chats.
- Tappable Reactions: Users can quickly view and send reactions to messages.
- Document Scanning: iPhone users can scan and send documents directly from WhatsApp.
- Default App for iPhone: WhatsApp can now be set as the default messaging and calling app on iPhones.
Calls
- Pinch to Zoom: iPhone users can zoom in during video calls.
- Add to Call: Users can add someone to an ongoing call directly from a chat thread.
- Improved Video Calls: Enhanced technology provides smoother and higher quality video calls with optimized routing and bandwidth detection.
Updates
- Video Notes for Channels: Channel admins can record and share short videos with followers.
- Voice Message Transcripts: Users can receive written summaries of voice messages from channels.
- QR Codes: Channel admins can share unique QR codes linking directly to their channels.
