Everything New That WhatsApp Has Added This Year

WhatsApp Business for iPhone rolled out globally recently A new Tipline feature was unveiled to tackle fake news in India WhatsApp also curbed forwarding a message to five chats

WhatsApp has had a busy 2019, and it’s only been three months into the new year. The Facebook owned instant messaging app has already launched several new features for iPhone and Android users both. Apart from new features like Tipline, WhatsApp Web PiP improvements, Reply Privately feature for iPhone, and the restriction to forwarding chats, WhatsApp has also rolled out its Business app for iPhone users in seven countries. Apart from these features, a host coque samsung j3 2016 homme of features like a new privacy setting for group invites and the ability to download a single sticker were also spotted in beta coque entiere samsung a3 2017 testing.

We take you down memory lane to recap all the things WhatsApp rolled out in 2019, all the things that were spotted in beta testing, and all the things that are under development.

New WhatsApp features (stable version)1. WhatsApp Business app for iPhone global rolloutAfter testing it out for a significant amount of time, WhatsApp started rolling out the Business App for iPhone users in seven countries, including India. It is now officially available in a total of seven countries, namely India, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the UK, and the US. It will be made available across the world in the coming weeks. To recall, the WhatsApp Business app is a standalone app targeted at small businesses looking for a quick and efficient way to connect with their customers. WhatsApp Business for Android has been available for a year now. If you live in one of the coque samsung j3 2016 miroir countries mentioned above, you can download the app from App Store.

2. WhatsApp Tipline feature introducedIn a bid to crack down on fake news ahead of the general election in the country, WhatsApp unveiled its ”Checkpoint Tipline” feature coque samsung galaxy a5 2016 emoji where coque samsung trend amazon people can check the authenticity of information received. People in India can submit misinformation or rumours they receive to the Checkpoint Tipline on WhatsApp (+91 9643 000 888). Once a WhatsApp user shares a suspicious message with the tipline, Proto’s verification centre will seek to respond and inform the user if the claim made in message shared is verified or not. The response will indicate if information is classified as true, false, misleading, disputed or out of scope.

WhatsApp Tipline feature supports Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, and Malayalam

Proto has since clarified the tipline is essentially a research project, and is “not a helpline” that will respond to all of the users’ queries on WhatsApp. Gadgets 360 shared a number of links and few photos with the Checkpoint tipline, but haven’t received any response yet apart from the automated replies.

3. WhatsApp Web PiP mode improvementsWhatsApp introduced Picture in Picture mode for desktop users last year, but at that time, it only worked for the videos shared by the users themselves. With an update in February, WhatsApp Web users got the ability to use Picture in Picture mode for all video links, with support for Facebook, YouTube, Streamable, and Instagram video links introduced. This feature came with WhatsApp Web version 0.3.2041 update.

4. WhatsApp Business on Web and Desktop improvementsTo mark the first anniversary of the launch coque samsung a40 amazone of WhatsApp Business app, WhatsApp introduced quick replies, labels, and chat list filtering on the Web version as well as the desktop clients of the Business app. These features were already available to WhatsApp Business users on mobile, but since January, these can now also be used on the Web version as well as WhatsApp desktop apps.

5. WhatsApp limits forwards to 5 chats globallyTo combat fake news on its chat platform, WhatsApp limited the forward feature to just five chats. This feature was first rolled out to Indian users in July last year, and in January, coque samsung s7 edge otter the company rolled it out to all users globally. This change came as part of WhatsApp’s aim to maintain the image of coque samsung galaxy s5 mini pokemon a ‘private messaging app’ rather than one infamous for the spreading of fake news.

6. WhatsApp for iPhone gets Reply Privately featureIn the first week of 2019, WhatsApp rolled out an update for iPhone users, bringing many new features like Reply Privately support in WhatsApp Groups, ability to add stickers to photos and videos, and 3D Touch support to preview a contact’s status. The coque pour samsung s2 Reply Privately feature allows the participants of a group to reply privately to a chat in their 1:1 chat. To use the feature, the WhatsApp users will have to tap and coque samsung galaxy grand prime cool hold a message in a group chat and select More, then select Reply Privately. Android users got this feature last year.

7. WhatsApp for iPhone gets Sticker Support in MediaIn the same WhatsApp update, the chat app also introduced the ability to add stickers to media for iPhone users. Tap on the smiley icon while editing a photo or a video to add stickers to media. It is quite simple to use and lets users drag and drop the stickers to the desired spot in the photos and videos. Earlier, the messenger app only supported adding emojis, text, free handed drawings on the photo and videos and three content stickers Analog Clock, Digital Clock, and Location.

8. WhatsApp for iPhone gets 3D Touch to preview StatusIn addition to stickers in media and reply privately, WhatsApp for iPhone update also got the ability to use 3D Touch to preview a contact’s status in the Status tab. The preview screen also lets the user Mute a status if they desire. It is important to note here that not all iPhone models support 3D Touch. Apple had introduced the 3D Touch support back in 2015 with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models. iPhone SE and older iPhone models don’t include the support for 3D Touch. The iPhone XR also doesn’t include 3D Touch, with Apple choosing to go with Haptic Touch instead, and this tech offers similar UI options as regular 3D Touch.

9. WhatsApp for iPhone gets biometric authentication supportWhatsApp for iPhone v2.19.20 brought along the anticipated biometric authentication that allows users to lock the WhatsApp on their iPhone models by deploying the native Face ID or Touch ID. You can lock the WhatsApp app with Face ID or Touch ID by going to Settings > Account > Privacy > Screen Lock. Once you moved to the Screen Lock screen, the app shows the available authentication method either Face ID or Touch ID that you can enable to lock your WhatsApp. You can also choose whether you want the biometric authentication requirement immediately or after an interval coque samsung galaxy j3 marvel of a minute, 15 minutes, or an hour.

WhatsApp supports both Face ID and Touch ID

WhatsApp coque stranger things samsung still allows users to reply to messages from notifications and answer calls, without requiring biometric authentication. Also, once unlocked after successfully detecting the correct biometrics either through Face ID or Touch ID feature the instant messaging app opens access to all your messages. This means the latest development doesn’t lock your WhatsApp chats on an individual coque samsung a3 1016 basis.

10. WhatsApp for Android adds group call shortcutWhatsApp for Android v2.19.9 introduced a dedicated call button in group chats something that is already available for iPhone users since last batterie coque samsung s6 year. The newly introduced button can be used to make group calls by adding the participants all at once from a slide out tray containing the contact cards coque samsung a5 2017 rhinoshield of all members in a group. coque samsung j5 naruto Here, you can tap on the names of people you want to participate in your group voice or video call.

New WhatsApp features (beta version)1. WhatsApp Privacy Setting for Group InvitesWhatsApp is working on a new privacy settings for Groups, helping prevent spam group invites that have been a pain point for many users. The new settings are available in the Android beta and iPhone beta apps, and you can use these versions in case you’re keen to experience it ahead of its official rollout. The new feature is coque samsung a202f visible in v2.19.93 beta for Android, and the v2.19.40.26 beta for iPhone. The feature has been announced for the stable apps as well, and while it is currently only available with select users, it will be rolled out globally over the coming weeks.

WhatsApp group invite settings are currently available in beta versions

The new privacy settings for WhatsApp groups invites is meant to help users choose who can add them to groups. It can be accessed by going to Settings > Account > Privacy > Groups. Here, you can select between Everyone, My Contacts, and Nobody. If you select the Nobody option, you’ll have to approve joining every WhatsApp group to which you’re invited. However, the My Contacts option will enable users you have in your address book to add you to groups. There will also be the Everyone option that won’t add any restriction.

2. WhatsApp Forwarding Info enabledWhatsApp beta 2.19.87 update this month enabled the Forwarding coque samsung s9 plus boulanger Info feature. All coque samsung nantes users who updated to this beta version could see the number of times a message has been forwarded. However, this information is available only when you are the sender of a message that has been forwarded to multiple users. This can be checked by long pressing the forwarded message and tapping on the information icon (‘i’ in a circle) at the top.

WhatsApp beta 2.19.87 shows how many times a message has been forwarded

3. WhatsApp Consecutive Voice Messages featureWhatsApp Android beta v2.19.86 brought along a new feature called Consecutive Voice Messages. As the name suggests, this feature allows for auto playing of two or more voice messages sent one after the other. This feature was enabled last month, after being a work in progress since November last year, and you will need to be on the above mentioned beta version (or the latest beta) to coque samsung galaxy grand prime ol use it.

WhatsApp v2.19.86 for Android added support for playback of consecutive voice messages

To test this feature once you are on the latest version, ask a friend to send you multiple voice messages. Play the first voice message and the second one should automatically play, after the first one ends. We tested it out and coque s6edge samsung it works seamlessly on latest Android beta.

4. WhatsApp Short Link feature for iPhoneFor iPhone users, WhatsApp rolled out the Short Link feature with Business beta version 2.19.21.5. The feature is already available on both the regular Android and WhatsApp Business for Android apps, and is finally being tested on iOS. Once you’re on the latest version, head to Settings to find the Short Link section.

5. WhatsApp Transgender Flag Emoji introducedWhatsApp beta for Android version 2.19.73 brought an emoji showing a transgender flag. You need to coque samsung galaxy s5 bts go to the flag emoji section from the emoji menu to see the transgender flag that sits alongside the coque samsung a56 LGBT and UN flags. Gadgets 360 was able to independently verify the presence of the new flag on the WhatsApp beta build.

6. WhatsApp for Android redesigned Settings menuWhatsApp for Android beta v2.19.45 introduces a redesigned ‘Settings’ menu with a slightly different layout and has also brought new icons for a variety of tools. The update brings relocation of certain tools, new icons and the way information is displayed on the screen. The first noticeable change is the addition of a ‘Payments’ option on the main ‘Settings’ page which shows a history of payments and details of the linked bank account. The update also brought tweaks to the ‘Network Usage’ page that now shows the memory aliexpress coque samsung s8 usage status with details such as date and time, as well as the total amount of data sent and received by users.

7. WhatsApp for Android Download Single Sticker optionWhatsApp Android beta version 2.19.33 added the ability to download a single sticker from a pack. Earlier, a WhatsApp user was forced to download the entire sticker pack even if the person just wanted to use a single sticker from that pack. There was no option to download one sticker individually and leave out the rest. This download single sticker feature has now been made live with the latest beta update and is set to come in the stable update soon…