Some new updates are coming in WhatsApp. Users are going to get some new benefits. From secret codes for locked chats to searching messages by date, new features are waiting to arrive.
WhatsApp, which is known for its constant updates of features, is now planning to introduce several features to improve user experience and make tasks easier.
WhatsApp was founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton. Facebook, known as Meta, acquired WhatsApp in 2014. WhatsApp is a free to download messenger app for smartphones. WhatsApp uses the internet to send messages, images, audio or video. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, now has more than 1 billion users worldwide.
A few months ago, WhatsApp channels were launched in 150 countries including India. A special way to get all the updates in the world. These updates are different from regular chats, so users can follow different channels like their favorite team or favorite celebrity and get regular updates from them without cluttering your chats. It doesn’t show other followers who you choose to follow
Secret codes for locked chats and How it works ?
According to WABetainfo, One of the most important features added in the WhatsApp beta for Android update is the addition of a secret code for encrypted chats. By hiding private chats from viewing in the main chat list, this creative feature enables users to improve their privacy.
A new settings section may be available within the list of users’ locked chats. This will give them the option to hide the entry point to open locked chats.
Everyone has the right to privacy which is very important. Using this feature, users can gain enhanced privacy by removing the entry point of the locked chat list. Others will not be able to easily locate or access locked conversations. This will ensure that others cannot easily identify or access these protected conversations, effectively helping to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive discussions.
If someone somehow gains access to the user’s phone, they won’t be able to see your sensitive conversations. Hiding the list of locked conversations helps prevent exposure.
Email verification feature for login
WhatsApp is going to introduce a new email verification feature for login. With this feature, WhatsApp users can login to their account through phone number as well as email. Along with the existing SMS or OTP verification method, this new email verification is also added. Those who will not be able to login using 6 digit OTP, can take the help of this new method.
It’ll provide an extra layer of security for your WhatsApp account.
This feature will allow you to log into WhatsApp even if you don’t have your phone with you.
It can help you recover your WhatsApp account if you lost your phone or forgot your PIN.
Currently this ’email verification’ feature of WhatsApp is in beta version. The feature is being rolled out for both Android and iOS platforms. Users will find the email verification feature from the newly added account settings section.
Once you add an email address, you need to verify it by clicking on the link in the email WhatsApp sends you.
View count feature is in development phase
WhatsApp is actively developing a feature that will help users to know how many times channel updates have been viewed. Discovered in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.15 update, this feature is currently under development. WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that will display the view count of channel updates. This feature will benefit both channel owners and followers, as it will provide insight into the reach and engagement of their content. It’ll allow channel owners to make productive decisions about their content strategy.
Message by date
A useful update is in the works for WhatsApp Web that will enable certain beta testers to find messages by selecting a specific date. This feature allows users to search for messages by their specific date, providing a clearness.WhatsApp users can make voice and video calls with encryption providing their security
Several new features will also be added. For example, users can select a username for the channel. Users now have more control when interacting through the web client with new text formatting capabilities for messages.
