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WhatsApp Unveils Major Update With New Features for Chats, Calls, and Channels

The latest rollout introduces online group indicators, enhanced notifications, upgraded video calls, and expanded admin tools for Channels.

WhatsApp has received several new features recently.
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Overview

  • Group chats now include an 'Online' indicator, showing how many members are currently active without revealing names.
  • Users can customize group notifications to receive all alerts or limit them to '@mentions' and replies using the new 'Highlights' option.
  • Video calling technology has been upgraded for better connection reliability, higher video quality, and reduced dropped calls.
  • iPhone users gain exclusive features like pinch-to-zoom during video calls, a built-in document scanner, and the option to set WhatsApp as the default messaging app.
  • Channel admins can now share short videos, generate unique QR codes for channel promotion, and provide voice message transcripts for followers.