WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has recently released a new update for its iOS version, 23.1.75, on the App Store. The official changelog for this update mentions several new features that will enhance the user experience.
One of the most notable new features included in this update is the ability to search for messages by date. This feature will be particularly useful for users who have a large number of messages and want to quickly find a specific message or conversation. With this feature, users can easily search for messages based on the date they were sent or received, making it easier to find important information or conversations.
Another new feature included in this update is the ability to drag and drop media from other apps. This feature will make it easier for users to share photos, videos, and other media from their device with their WhatsApp contacts. With this feature, users can simply drag and drop the media they want to share into a WhatsApp conversation, making the process of sharing media more streamlined and efficient.
In addition to the new features for iOS, WhatsApp is also testing a new feature for its Android beta testers. The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.2.10 update includes the ability to block users right within the chat list and notifications. This feature will allow users to quickly and easily block unwanted contacts without having to navigate through multiple menus and settings. This feature is a great addition for users who want to have more control over the messages they receive and who they communicate with.
WhatsApp has also released the ability to share voice notes via status updates for Android beta testers who have installed the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.2.8 update. These voice notes are end-to-end encrypted, which means that only the people you choose within your privacy settings can listen to them. This feature provides an easy way to share voice messages with friends and family, without having to make a phone call or use another app. The ability to share voice notes via status updates is also available on iOS beta after installing the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.2.0.70 update.
In the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.2.7 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on the process of receiving the chat history from the old Android device without using Google Drive, planned to be released in a future update of the app. This feature will make it easier for users to switch to a new device without losing their chat history.
WhatsApp is also working on the ability to send photos with their original quality thanks to a new setting available within the drawing editor, for a future update of the Android app. This feature will allow users to send high-quality photos to their contacts without having to worry about compression or loss of quality.
In the latest update of WhatsApp for iOS available on the App Store, WhatsApp is introducing new shortcuts to simplify group interactions. This feature will make it easier for users to manage group conversations and interact with group members. With these new shortcuts, users can quickly and easily mute or leave a group, as well as access group information and settings.
Overall, the new features included in the latest WhatsApp updates for iOS and Android provide users with more options for communicating with their contacts and make it easier to share media and messages. The addition of the ability to search for messages by date, block users within the chat list and notifications, and share voice notes via status updates will make it easier for users to manage their conversations and communicate with friends and family. The new features like chat history from old Android device, sending photos with original quality, and new shortcuts for group interactions will improve the overall user experience and make WhatsApp a more efficient and effective communication tool.