WhatsApp rolls out a few more features and announces others in the works last week
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is one of the most used texting platforms as users consider it the most user-friendly and up-to-date app, all thanks to new updates and improvements for all its versions.
The company rolled out a few more features and announced that a few others are in the works last week.
If you missed the latest updates and features being introduced to the instant messaging app, now is the time to catch up.
End-to-end encryption
WhatsApp for Android beta update 2.24.6.11 brings a new feature for some beta testers to indicate when their chats are end-to-end encrypted, WABetaInfo reported.
This feature was designed to make it easier for users to understand which chats are end-to-end encrypted, giving them the comfort of knowing that their conversations are securely encrypted.
avatar stickers
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a privacy feature for Android users to decide who can use their avatar in their stickers.
This feature is in development and will be implemented with a future update.
New emojis
WhatsApp news tracker reported that WhatsApp is rolling out new emojis since the latest Unicode 15.1 version, making them available in the emoji keyboard for the Android version.
Status Updates Header
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new design for the status update header. according to WABetaInfoThis feature has been designed to allow some beta testers to release status more quickly.
New sticker editor
WhatsApp users can download the latest feature to edit and create stickers in Messenger with the Android 2.24.6.5 update from the Google Play Store.
WABetaInfo called it the best feature launched this week, as users will be able to create stickers within WhatsApp without the need to download third-party applications.
Third party chats
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a chat interoperability feature to comply with new EU regulations.
The feature aims to facilitate messaging between WhatsApp users and people who do not have a WhatsApp account, as required by European law that considers WhatsApp a gatekeeper.
Favorites
With an upcoming feature in update 2.24.6.4 for Android, users will be able to choose and manage favorites. This feature is currently in development and will be rolled out soon.
