Meta added 5 new features to WhatsApp. Here's the list...
We have been covering WhatsApp themes for months, and the feature is finally out of beta and available for everyone. This feature lets you apply default or individual colourful themes to the chat screen, finally bringing some colour to the app. You can pick from 20 colour options and 30 new wallpapers, which are also new to WhatsApp. This new feature unlocks new ways to customize your WhatsApp experience.
WhatsApp added chat filters back in May of last year, and now they are taking it a step further. You can now see a count of unread messages in their specific filters. So unread group chats will appear in the group's tab, the same goes for favourites and other custom filters. The feature is already available on iPhone but should come to Android soon enough.
Another handy new WhatsApp feature is the option to change playback speed for videos, which has been in testing since December. The button is available next to the video seek bar at the bottom right on Android, and at the top right side on iPhone. This lets you switch playback speed from 1x to 1.5x and 2x. I find this feature useful to go through cooking videos that I ask my mom to send me at times.
1. Colorful Chat Themes
Available on Android and iPhone
2. Clear Chat Notifications
Available on iPhone
On iPhone, the WhatsApp icon shows the unread count badge on the home screen, which can be annoying to look at. So, the app has added a new feature that clears the unread badge from the icon whenever you open the app. To find it, go to Settings > Notifications > turn on the Clear badge toggle. The feature is also in the works for the Android version but is currently in beta.
3. Unread Chat Counter in Filters
Available on Android and iPhone
4. Manage Playback Speed for Videos
Available on Android and iPhone
5. Meta AI Widget for Home Screen
Available on Android
If you want to quickly get to your favourite AI chatbot, then WhatsApp has listened to your plea. There’s a new Meta AI widget that we talked about in our January features list. This widget lets you quickly jump into the Meta AI chat window.
Source: Beebom
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