It is no secret that WhatsApp often releases updates throughout the year. However, WhatsApp has added more features in December to keep users engaged and excited in the holidays. Therefore, a year-end may be a strategic time for companies like WhatsApp to roll out significant updates.
WhatsApp feels the need to update for many reasons. First, technology is frequently evolving and people need more features and functions. By regularly updating the app, WhatsApp can provide its users with the best possible messaging experience. These are the latest updates WhatsApp has made to please users.
- Lock Chats – WhatsApp has introduced a new way to lock chats more securely. Plus, the new method contains a unique password that even contains an emoji. Also, WhatsApp users can now easily lock the chat by selecting lock chat from a chat list.
- View-Once Functionality – One of the best features is WhatsApp has increased its view-once functionality from images, and videos to audio messages. With this feature, the recipients can play the audio message only once.
- Pin Messages – Now WhatsApp allows its users to star-mark important messages, links, and images. In this way, users can revisit these pinned messages repeatedly with full freedom.
- HD Media Sharing – With the HD Media Sharing option, users need to select an HD option before sending people an image or videos through WhatsApp.
- Search by Username – Beta testers can check the ongoing development of WhatsApp where users can search by name.
- Search by Date – On the other hand, users will be able to search by date shortly. It will be more convenient for users to search for specific messages on a specific date.
- Exciting Sticker Packs – To make your chats more exciting, WhatsApp introduces new sticker packs.
- Improved Group Settings – Group admins can now have more options to customize their groups. Users can use specific options to control who can add members and mute conversations.
