WhatsApp has always been upgrading its system for the comfort of its users. If you have updated WhatsApp, you might notice the new features displayed. Nevertheless, some might not notice them.
Therefore, let’s go through the new features of WhatsApp.
The 6 new features of WhatsApp
1) WhatsApp can now support 1024 people in a group chat
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- Before this, this application could only support 256 people in a group chat. Then, WhatsApp upgraded the system by allowing 512 people to be in a group. Surprisingly, the newest feature can support up to 1024 people!
2) You can react to emojis as you do on Instagram
- Like viewing stories on Instagram, you can react to your friends’ status using emojis by swiping up the screen. All you need to do is tap on the chosen emoji, and the emoji will be sent.
3) Screenshot and screen record blocking is now a thing
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- You do not have to worry about someone screenshotting or screen recording your pictures and videos now. However, this feature only works for the photos or videos that are set to view once. Besides that, only Beta version WhatsApp users are offered this feature.
4) Tablet version of WhatsApp
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- We have heard about WhatsApp on Ipad and android tablets. However, this feature is also only offered to Beta version WhatsApp users. Worry not! WhatsApp is currently upgrading the system so all users can enjoy this new feature.
5) Hide your online status
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- It is possible now for you to hide your online status. You can choose between wanting to not let anyone sees your status or can choose certain people.
6) Leave group chats without anyone knowing
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- Have you ever wanted to leave a group chat, but did not for some reason? I think we all do. The new feature of WhatsApp allows you to leave group chats ‘silently.’ Still, the admin of the group will be notified of your leaving.
Do you notice these six new features? If you do not, you might not have updated your WhatsApp yet. What are you waiting for? Update your WhatsApp now!
Source: Wiser
