WhatsApp, under the umbrella of Meta, has been diligently working on a multitude of new features, ranging from revamped designs to enhanced functionalities like multi-device support and payments. Now, the messaging giant is poised to introduce several intriguing features, drawing inspiration from its competitor, Telegram. Let’s delve into the most anticipated upcoming WhatsApp features:
Group Polls
A feature long enjoyed by Telegram users, group polls are making their way to WhatsApp. In the latest beta for iOS, this functionality has been spotted, allowing group members to create encrypted polls within their chats. This addition promises to facilitate decision-making within groups while ensuring the privacy of participants.
Communities
WhatsApp Communities is another eagerly awaited feature, granting administrators greater control akin to popular messaging platforms like Discord. With this feature, administrators can wield enhanced management capabilities, fostering more organized and engaging group interactions.
Message Reactions
Following the footsteps of platforms like Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp is set to introduce message reactions. Users will soon have the option to react to messages using up to six emojis, adding a new layer of expressiveness to group chats and individual conversations alike.
Read Later
An evolution of the existing archive feature, ‘Read Later’ aims to provide users with an uninterrupted messaging experience. Messages from archived chats will remain unread in the ‘Read Later’ section, ensuring that users can focus on priority conversations without being inundated by notifications from archived chats.
Hide ‘Last Seen’ from Specific Contacts
Currently, WhatsApp users can either enable or disable their ‘last seen’ status for all contacts. However, an upcoming feature will allow users to selectively hide their ‘last seen’ status from specific contacts, affording users greater control over their privacy settings.
No Time Limit to Delete Messages
WhatsApp is also set to remove the time limit for deleting messages. Currently capped at approximately 68 minutes, users will soon have the freedom to delete messages for all recipients without any temporal constraints, enhancing message control and privacy.
As WhatsApp continues to innovate, these upcoming features promise to enrich the messaging experience for millions of users worldwide. With a focus on enhancing functionality, privacy, and user control, WhatsApp remains committed to providing a seamless and feature-rich platform for communication.
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