WhatsApp is rolling out with new features back to back in 2021 | whatsapp new features | ar tech solution

 WhatsApp is enonimously working hard for bringing new features for its users back to back in 2021. It introduced with some new features which are unknowingly amazing. Ever seen amazing new unique features, which any other messaging apps doesn't possess in it. WhatsApp is all set to beat other messaging apps by rolling out new and amazing features such as the Disappearing Messages, WhatsApp Desktop App, Mute Video or edit video, Read later just like Archive Chats, Multi device support and the most awaited feature i.e 'Logout Feature'.

Features have come or yet to come in 2021:

1. WhatsApp Logout Feature:

The most awaited & amazing feature of whatsapp coming soon that allows users to login and logout anytime in WhatsApp. Especially, given the fact that users only have the choice to either uninstall the app or delete it if they want to take a short break from the app. The 'log out' feature is basic functionality that exists on a slew of other apps. Users will be able to logout from their phone and log in whenever they feel like.

The newly added feature will be available on both WhatsApp Messenger and Business versions.

As per the reports on WABetaInfo, "there will be a new option called Log out, that allows to unlink your device to the main WhatsApp account. At the moment the Log out option replaces Delete account on linked devices but their plans might change, moving/copying the option in the previous Linked devices section." 

2. Multi-Device Support:

With this feature, WhatsApp users will be able to login to multiple devices at the same time. The feature is currently in development and was spotted in the beta version of WhatsApp for iPhone. Currently, WhatsApp only supports two devices at the same time, namely a phone and a desktop.

The new multi-device support will reportedly allow users to add up to four devices on a single account. This means that once the feature gets rolled out, you will be able to log in from your iPad and iPhone at the same time, along with the desktop and mobile.

3. WhatsApp Desktop App:

 It's one of the most-awaited feature on WhatsApp. Both the WhatsApp Web and the desktop apps for Windows and macOS are rumoured to get voice/ video calling support.

 

The feature will work the same way as messages sent/received on mobile. If you are using WhatsApp voice or audio calling from the web/desktop app, you can do so by WhatsApp Desktop App. Currently both features are available, you can send messages/files and also have voice/video calls to contacts using the social messaging's website and desktop app. 

"Sometimes you just need a little more space. Secure and reliable, end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls are now available on our desktop app," the Facebook-owned messaging app tweeted. 

4. Mute Video:

WhatsApp doesn't have the option to mute videos while sending video to other chats/groups or while putting it up on the status. But going forward, the social messaging app is expected to allow users with the option to mute video.

The mute video feature is still in the development stage and, as per a screenshot shared by WABetaInfo, a speaker icon would be available on the left side, next to the duration and file size details of the video that a user want to share. In order to mute the video, the user will have to tap on the speaker icon, before sharing it with someone in their contacts, a group, or as a status. 

5. Read Later:

'Read later' is said to be an improved version of the existing Archived Chats feature on WhatsApp. When a chat is moved to read later, WhatsApp won't send notifications for that chat. Additionally, the feature will include a 'vacation mode', which will ensure that the 'read later' chats work the same way as archived chats on the current stable version. 'Read later' will also come with an edit button for users to customise settings.

WhatsApp users will also be able to select multiple chats at once to quickly unarchive them. 

6. Disappearing messages:

You can send messages that disappear on WhatsApp by enabling disappearing messages. Once enabled, new messages sent in the individual chat or group chat will disappear after seven days of not opening the chat again. The most recent selection controls all messages in the chat. This setting won’t affect messages you previously sent or received in the chat.

In an individual chat, either user can turn disappearing messages on or off. In a group chat, only group admins can turn disappearing messages on or off.

7. WhatsApp Stickers App:

WhatsApp users can use Sticker Maker to create stickers that can be downloaded on the app. Once you create stickers, the app will automatically convert them to a webp file and make them ready to be imported to WhatsApp.

Simply download the app, create a sticker pack and pick a video or gif from your camera roll. Sticker maker will automatically convert it to a webp file, ready to be imported to WhatsApp.

8. Self Destructing Photos:

As per a report by Wabetainfo, WhatsApp was spotted testing the self-destructing photos. “WhatsApp is working on self-destructing photos in a future update for iOS and Android. Self-destructing photos cannot be exported from WhatsApp.WhatsApp didn't implement a screenshot detection for self-destructing photos yet. The same concept from Instagram Direct,” the report read.

Once the self-destructing mode is switched on, the picture will be removed from the chat as soon as you leave the chat.

In the screenshots shared by Wabetainfo, a small icon for self-destructing photos is seen near the chatbox. The icon is placed right next to the option of adding pictures, videos and contacts. Once the mode is turned on, the picture will vanish as soon as you leave the chat. You cannot save the picture because it can only be viewed once. The pictures cannot be exported. 

 

9. Join missed group calls:

A future update will reportedly allow WhatsApp users to join group calls that they have been invited to after the call has started. It is a minor, but significant QoL (quality of life) upgrade as an entire group call doesn't need to be restarted to include additional participants who may have missed it earlier.

10. WhatsApp Insurance:

You'll soon be able to buy insurance via WhatsApp in India. The Facebook-owned messaging platform is set to roll out health insurance and micro-pension products on its messaging platform in India through tie-ups with licensed financial services players. 

Initially, WhatsApp will sell SBI General sachet-health insurance cover and HDFC Pension schemes via its platform.

Conclusion:

WhatsApp is all set for letting other messaging apps down against it such as Telegram, Signal and Sandes. WhatsApp is working very hard to keep its users loyality towards it and also attract new users by launching new & unknowingly amazing features as expected or unexpected by its users. WhatsApp Privacy Policy won't harm a lot to its users, Users data pravicy will be maintained by Facebook owned WhatsApp messaging app as it's always end-to-end encrypted. Users are eager to enjoy these latest launching or launched features of whatsapp.