5 New Whatsapp Features And Functions
Friday, 3 July 2020
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In the near term, WhatsApp will release a series of new features for users.
Some of these features were previously tested for a limited number of users.
According to WhatsApp, these features are rolled out to improve convenience and facilitate users in operating the WhatsApp application.
At least, there are five new features that are coming soon in the near term.
1. Dark Mode on WhatsApp Desktop
In addition to the mobile version, WhatsApp is also scrolling through dark mode or dark mode on its desktop version of the app.
This feature is very good because it presents a shade of black and is very comfortable to see by the eye.
Similar to the mobile version, the dark mode on the desktop version will carry a black background with white text.
2. Animated Stickers
The animated sticker feature for other instant messaging platforms is not a new item.
However, this is the first time animated stickers are present in WhatsApp.
Previously, WhatsApp was known to have launched the WhatsApp sticker in early 2020.
Despite having a chance, WhatsApp pulls back the feature.
This feature has appeared in the Beta app version 2.20.194.7, and is then lost in the 2.20.194.9 version of the update.
Previous animated stickers have been popularly used on Telegram, iMessage, Line, and WeChat apps.
WhatsApp also promises to roll out a variety of funny and expressive animated stickers.
3. QR Code
After appearing in Android beta version 2.20.171, WhatsApp again presents the QR Code feature.
With this feature, users can more easily add or share contacts to other users.
Users only need to scan the QR Code owned by another WhatsApp user by selecting the Scan Code menu.
Once you have finished scanning the QR Code, WhatsApp will automatically save the phone number of the scanned account.
This feature is at least easier, rather than having to enter a new user number manually.
4. Group Video Call
WhatsApp also updates the video call feature.
After being prompted for WhatsApp beta users some time ago, a video group call on WhatsApp can now be performed by eight people at once.
Users can now click on the image of one of the group call participants to display the person's face video in fullscreen.
5. Status in WhatsApp KaiOS
There is a special status feature rolled out for KaiOS users.
With this feature, users can share their latest status, which will disappear automatically after 24 hours of airing.
This feature is actually not a new feature for Android and iOS WhatsApp users. As information, KaiOS is an operating system for feature phones that can work as a smartphone.
This feature is similar to the Stories features that Instagram has or on SnapChat.
Summarised KompasTekno from GSM Arena, Thursday (2/7/2020), dark mode on WhatsApp desktop, Video call group features, and status features in KaiOS will soon be released in the near term.