TOP 5 NEW WHATSAPP UPDATES AND FEATURES TO BE ROLLED OUT IN THE YEAR 2022

Here’s everything you need to know about some new features and updates that are expected to be launched by WhatsApp in the year 2022.

WhatsApp messenger has been rolling out a slew of some exciting features that everyone can look forward to in the year 2022 and expect it to improve the way conversations can happen on the app. These features are likely to make the platform more business-friendly and enhance the overall chat & messaging experience for users. Many of the features have already been tested in the beta format and some of them have been rolled out already that people can use by updating the app from the playstore, if they haven’t been familiar with these updates just yet.

In this blog, we have compiled all these new features and their usability that can prove to be quite an interesting integration for regular users. Let’s explore these features a bit more.

GROUP ADMIN CONTROLS

WhatsApp group admins will now be able to exercise complete control over texts and other posts being shared across the group by participants. Now, the admin will be able to remove any text from the ongoing chat in the group. Currently, WhatsApp users can delete their messages themselves from both personal and professional contacts and groups. But, once this feature gets implemented, admin can delete any texts or images being posted on the group. Right now, admin can add or remove the participants to any group. This feature will be extremely useful for professional groups so that no unsolicited messages can be posted and timely action can be initiated on the admin’s part. There’s no information about the release of this feature yet.

LAST SEEN STATUS

Earlier users could only keep their last scene hidden from the contacts they haven’t saved. But, now, this feature is soon to be revised as users will be able to keep their ‘last seen’ hidden even from specific contacts. Earlier, hiding ‘last seen’ would prevent the users to check their contacts’ last seen update as well. As soon as this feature goes live, users will not only be able to hide their ‘last seen’ from specific contacts but still be able to view other people’s last seen as well. This feature is only available in the beta version for now and will soon be rolled out in the coming months or even earlier than that.

MULTIPLE DEVICE SUPPORT

It’s been challenging for users to use WhatsApp across multiple devices such as phone, desktop etc. without relying upon smartphone connection. But now, this is going to be changed for the better as this feature is finally going to be implemented. This feature has already been tried out in beta format and as per beta version, this feature can now be used for up to 4 devices. However, users have reportedly indicated that there’s clearly scope of improvement since chats are taking longer than usual to load across devices. These issues can be resolved in the final update.

SKIN TONE STICKER COMBINATIONS

WhatsApp has recently rolled out a new feature that enables users to make customized stickers by using skin tone combination feature for Android. It has been released on WhatsApp web and will be available on WhatsApp desktop as well. Now, users can quickly forward a WhatsApp sticker to some other contact without the need of saving it. Currently this feature is only available in WhatsApp beta version and is soon going to be released for regular users as well.

INSTAGRAM REELS INTEGRATION

The meta-owned instant messaging platform will allow its users to directly view the Instagram reels all through WhatsApp. Currently, everything that we post on Instagram can be shared on Facebook too and even profile pictures of both the apps can be updated together. Everything that goes on Instagram, be it a story or a post can be posted on Facebook as well. Now, the app will enable the users to directly view the reels through WhatsApp. This could be in line to the WhatsApp integration plans with other meta owned apps.

Apart from these 5 features, there are some other features as well that you can expect to be rolled out, making instant messaging, meta-owned app way more exciting in terms of business conversations and user adaptability. Additionally, now users will also be able to buy insurance through WhatsApp and the app will enable them forging connections and tie-ups with licensed financial players and selling HDFC Pension schemes through the platform. There is going to be the integration of one Read the Chats later feature that shall also include Vacation mode and edit button for users to enable customized, personalized settings for themselves, multiple story archiving options etc.

Thus in the year 2022, users can actually anticipate some of the coolest features and brilliant updates on WhatsApp, enhancing the messaging experience for users all over the world and also making it more accessible, seamless and worthy for business and customer interactions in the long run. Whizard API can ensure that for your brand and business these features turn out to be truly gamechanger in every sense. Experience it yourself with Whizard WhatsApp solutions.