WhatsApp New Feature Roundup: Missed call messages, new Status stickers and more



 WhatsApp Blog:

We’re introducing another bundle of features just in time for the holidays. This edition is packed with exciting new updates including missed call messages, fun Status stickers, improved Meta AI image generation, and more - making it easier than ever to connect with those who matter most.

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Calls

Missed call messages: The holidays are a busy time packed with catching up with loved ones and sometimes you may not catch someone right away. If they don’t answer, you can now record a voice or video note, depending on the call type, in one tap for them to listen to later. This new approach will make voicemails a thing of the past.

Reactions in voice chats: Voice chats help you quickly shift between messaging and talking live without ringing the whole group. Now you can react during a voice chat, so you can share a quick 'cheers!' without interrupting the conversation.

Group call speaker spotlight: On video calls, the speaker is automatically prioritized to help you easily follow along.

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Chats

Meta AI image creation improvements: Meta AI has delivered new image generation model capabilities from Midjourney and Flux on WhatsApp so you’ll notice huge improvements when creating annual holiday greetings to share in your chats or status.

Animate your images with Meta AI: You can now animate any photo into a short video to add more fun and festivity in chats or to your status.

New media tab on desktop: Search for your documents, links, and media across chats all in one organized place – so it’s easier to find files and get more done faster on Mac, Windows and Web.

Cleaner link previews: We’ve improved the look of link previews, streamlining long URL links to avoid disrupting the chat and keep the conversation flowing.

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Updates

New stickers on Status: We've added more ways to express yourself on Status including adding music lyrics, questions to which others can respond and interactive stickers you can tap to engage with.

Questions on Channels: We’ve also introduced questions on Channels so admins can better engage with their audience and get responses in real-time.

Stay tuned for more new features and updates soon!


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I must admit, I am thinking of ditching whatsapp as my go to app as the interface is getting padded with lots of (imo) features that very few people need.

What made whatsapp so popular was its simplicity.

All this voice mail crap just clutters up chat threads and uses a lot of space.

90+% of my video calls are to an elderly friend who kept getting in a tangle with the interface.

I also find whatsapp is getting more unstable - sound just inexplicably stops working forcing a mobile phone reboot.

I often use google meet instead now with my friend but even that is getting more conplicated.
 
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