Announced earlier this year, WhatsApp companion mode allows users to access the same account across multiple devices, primarily phones, without having to logout from the first device
WhatsApp rivals like Telegram and Signal already have the 'edit' feature. On the other hand, Twitter rolled out this feature for select users last year
WhatsApp said the 'chat lock' feature provides an added level of protection to private messages. Even if someone manages to access the user's phone, these locked messages will remain confidential
The feature will let users protect their most intimate conversations with a password and secures them in a separate folder
WhatsApp announced that by using the chatbot, citizens can access essential services like getting birth and death certificates, door-to-door garbage collection and registering complaints
Moreover, the company will give users complete control over which channels they follow, and when they do so, the action will be kept private
According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to easily decline an incoming call and send a message to the caller at the same time
Users will be able to easily receive useful updates from people they choose to receive news from using the new 'channels' feature
This feature, an extension of multi-device support, has been designed to allow users to link their existing WhatsApp account to another mobile phone
WhatsApp has released three new security features that give users privacy and more control over their conversations while messaging
The new feature, which is currently in the beta phase, allows users to add and edit contacts within the app, without having to visit the contacts section
Users can check the availability of the feature on their devices by opening the contact list within WhatsApp and selecting the "New Contact" option
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on 15 new durations for disappearing messages
In addition, it will also improve communication between users as it will offer users a way to ensure that their messages are clear, concise, and error-free
These changes follow some updates made over the last few months, including making groups larger, and giving admins the ability to delete messages sent in the groups they manage
New measures in the law include tougher and quicker criminal sanctions for tech bosses and new criminal offences for falsifying and destroying data
The new text editor is currently under development and is expected to be released in a future update of the application, the report said
The new chat attachment menu is currently under development and is expected to release in a future update of the application, the report said
The new feature will give users up to 15 minutes to edit their messages to fix any mistakes or include any additional information to the original message
The feature is helpful as it will save users time and effort, and will also be helpful for those who are not familiar with the app settings