WhatsApp has launched a set of amazing features just at the start of the party season. The new features introduced include messages for missed calls, new Status stickers, advanced picture-making using Meta AI, and an optimised experience for viewing media on a desktop. WhatsApp has also smoothed out group calls and introduced some exciting elements that will make conversations more engaging. According to WhatsApp, these updates have been introduced with a focus on helping people connect with each other during times that are full of celebrations and activity on WhatsApp. This is an overview of what these new WhatsApp features might do to your life.
WhatsApp’s latest feature that allows missed call messages will enable people to send an immediate voice or video message as soon as someone doesn’t pick up a call. Not only that, but it will be easier for people to communicate necessary updates without calling again. Also, reactions have been added for voice chats on the app so that people can send a cheer, emoji, or response without breaking the flow.\
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Group video calling will also experience a useful upgrade. WhatsApp will be able to automatically highlight who is among the speakers. It will be easier for people to identify who is talking at a given time. It will eliminate distractions and allow people to concentrate on who is talking at any given time, particularly when making calls involving many people.
Finding a good holiday greeting image is often harder than it seems, but WhatsApp’s newest AI upgrade aims to solve that. The platform has integrated advanced image-generation capabilities from Midjourney and Flux into Meta AI. As a result, users will see noticeably better image quality when generating festive greetings or fun visuals to share with friends and family.
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Another playful addition allows users to animate any image and turn it into a short video. This gives people the ability to make their Status updates more lively and festive without the hassle of switching between different apps.
WhatsApp has further introduced a redesigned media tab that neatly organises documents, links and media in one place for its desktop users on Mac, Windows and the Web. This makes locating shared files far easier compared to scrolling endlessly through old chats. Link previews have also been cleaned up, ensuring long URLs appear more polished within conversations.
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WhatsApp has refreshed the Status feature as well. Much like Instagram, users can now add music lyrics, ask questions that friends can respond to and use interactive stickers that react when tapped. These updates make Status posts more expressive, social and enjoyable during the festive period.