WhatsApp is one of the messaging applications most popular in the world, so it doesn't cease in its efforts to launch new features over time. By the end of the year, the Facebook-owned app will likely launch 9 functions that all users can enjoy and that we will explain below.
For weeks, WhatsApp has been working on some of these features, which should arrive before the end of the year. Some of these are also available in the beta version of the app for Android terminals and in the final version of the application.
The WhatsApp application opens on an Android phone.
If you are one of the many users who use WhatsApp to stay in touch with family and friends, don't miss the 9 WhatsApp Features You May Have Before the End of the Year.
Messages that self-destruct
Here's how self-destructing WhatsApp messages will work.
At the end of last year it was announced that WhatsApp was working on a self-destructing messaging feature. Even weeks ago they were provided new details about them, such as that anyone can activate and deactivate messages that expire in individual chats. For their part, only administrators can activate this option in groups. Some messages that expire and also include multimedia content.
Advanced Search
To improve the chat search function, WhatsApp has been working on a new one for some time Advanced Search. A feature available to some users in the beta version of the application and which allows the user to search for a specific type of message: text, image, video, GIF, audio or document.
Video calls up to 50 people thanks to Messenger Rooms
WhatsApp has already expanded the number of participants in group video calls, but that number will seem even higher thanks to Messenger Rooms di Facebook. A function that will arrive soon in the messaging app and with which you can create a room directly from Messenger or Facebook and invite anyone to join the video call (with a maximum of 50 participants and without time limits), both from Instagram and WhatsApp.
QR codes to add contacts
QR Codes in WhatsApp are now official
I QR codes have long been available in the beta version of WhatsApp and can now be used in the final version of the app. With them you can scan other people's codes to add them to our contactsthus eliminating the need to manually save their phone number in our address book. The option to share our code is also offered.
Dark mode on WhatsApp Web
This is what WhatsApp Web looks like in dark mode.
One feature that has also arrived is the dark mode in WhatsApp Web. The desktop version of the popular messaging application has been using dark mode for a while, as has the mobile version of WhatsApp.
Animated stickers
I sticker cartons are also available in the beta version of WhatsApp recently. A function that offers a new form of communication, above all more fun and expressive. The app itself has its own animated sticker packs by default, but it is expected that independent creator packages will be able to be imported soon.
Group video call improvements
Video calls on WhatsApp have been improved.
WhatsApp has expanded the limit of participants in a group video call, currently allowing video calls up to eight participants at the same time. But it is not the only change that comes in this sense, since it has also introduced the possibility of making video calls faster and easier thanks to the camera button which will appear at the top of a conversation.
Permanently silent groups
This is the new menu to silence WhatsApp chats.
WhatsApp will put a silence chats and groups forever. The messaging application operates on this feature which will allow users to mute a chat or group indefinitely, thus replacing the option to mute the conversation for one year.
Use WhatsApp on multiple devices at the same time
It is currently under development, but soon WhatsApp will be able to be used on multiple devices at the same time. Support for multiple devices which will allow users to use the same WhatsApp account on up to four different smartphones without having to log out of the main account. It also has a feature called "Connected Devices" which will allow you to manage these terminals. Additionally, users will also be able to add new phones by simply clicking on the “Pair a new device” option.
