WhatsApp latest features: Latest updates and new features on WhatsApp everyone should know - totoodo

December 01, 2024 TOTOODO

WhatssApp one of the most popular instant Messaging application that everyone is using now. WhatsApp is continuously working on latest features to provide the best in application to their users. As an action to this, on every latest release there could be at least one new feature will be added into the application.

Lates Features on WhatsApp:

WhatsApp Disappearing Messages:

WhatsApp has set a deadline of seven days after which the message will automatically disappear from the chat, if you've got switched on the feature. In a blogpost, WhatsApp said, "Our goal is make conversations on WhatsApp feel as on the brink of in-person as possible, which suggests they shouldn't need to stick around forever. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the choice to use disappearing messages on WhatsApp."  Explaining how control will work for the feature, the blogpost added, When disappearing messages is turned on, new messages sent to a talk will disappear after 7 days, helping the conversation feel lighter and more private. during a one-to-one chat, either person can turn disappearing messages on or off. In groups, admins will have the control."  

While there's no confirmation whether WhatsApp plans to offer users options to manually set the deadline for a message to disappear, it did say that it's "starting with 7 days because we expect it offers peace of mind that conversations aren’t permanent, while remaining practical so you don’t forget what you were chatting about."

How to Enable it?
  • Go to any chat or Group
  • Go to Profile 
  • Select Disappearing Messages
  • Tap "On"

Mute your Chats Permanently:

The feature replaces the earlier option of muting a chat for one year. The feature will help users to permanently mute unwanted chats.When heading into a movie or meeting, use WhatsApp's mute feature to silence a chatty group conversation or a friend who doesn't get the hint that you're busy. iPhone users can swipe to the left across a conversation, then tap the three-dot button followed by Mute.

  • Long Press the chat that you want to mute
  • On Top of your screen Click on crossed-out speaker icon
  • You can choose to mute for 8 hours, one week or always.