WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app, with more than 2 billion users. The combination of cross-platform compatibility and end-to-end encryption helps make it so popular among users, especially in India. In the past few months, the Meta-owned platform has gained a number of big and small useful features. Here are 5 new WhatsApp features everyone should know to get the most out of this app.
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Send high-definition photos
Meta has finally enabled an option that allows users to send high-definition (HD) pictures directly on WhatsApp to preserve image quality and details. Users can now send an HD picture on WhatsApp from both Android and iOS devices. Similarly, Meta is also said to be working on enabling the HD video-sharing feature to WhatsApp
Instant video messages
You can respond to a message with a short video on WhatsApp. This brand-new feature allows users to send short videos while conversing with friends and families, which adds a new dimension to the chatting experience on Meta‘s WhatsApp.
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Mute unknown callers
For those fed up with receiving calls from unknown persons on WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform allows to automatically mute calls from unknown numbers to enhance privacy. Users can now enable the mute unknown calls option to stay away from unsolicited audio and video calls from strangers.
Edit messages
Sent a message on WhatsApp in a hurry and you want to reiterate it? You can now do the same on WhatsApp, where, the platform now allows users to edit a text message on WhatsApp. However, one can only edit a text message within 15 minutes, and when a message is edited, the same will be informed to the recipient.
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Secure private chats
WhatsApp now supports Chat Lock, where, users can lock specific chats, which can only be accessed with an authentication, this adds an added layer of privacy, especially for those, who might have to share their smartphone with other people.
