8 WhatsApp Features and Updates in 2021

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

WhatsApp become the most popular messaging app. No wonder WhatsApp continues to improve and develop itself.

There are many new features released this year. Here are some features of WhatsApp 2021 so far that you need to know.

There are around 2 billion registered WhatsApp users worldwide. WhatsApp is becoming the simplest way for many people to stay connected.

WhatsApp allows users to send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share other things.

Features of WhatsApp 2021

In order to make users satisfied with the services provided, WhatsApp continues to roll out various updates with new features.

Launch Gadgets Now, so far this year, there have been about eight features and updates released by WhatsApp. Here’s the explanation.

1. Multi-device feature

Recently, WhatsApp comes with features multi-device for beta users.

With this feature, users can access WhatsApp on multiple devices. A maximum of four users can access their WhatsApp account on four devices. This can be done even if the main device or cellphone is not connected to the internet network.

2. Join the unanswered group call

Usually, you won’t be able to join a group call if you don’t have time to answer it. If you want to join, the call must be repeated from the beginning for you to pick up and join.

With this update, you can still join group calls even if you didn’t have time to answer before. This is a WhatsApp 2021 feature that you can try.

If you experience the same thing, do the following:

– Open WhatsApp call log
– Open incoming call info screen
– Select one, then tap ‘Join’

3. Disappearing mode

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This is one of the latest privacy settings introduced by WhatsApp.

By activating this mode, users can set the message to disappear by itself within a certain time. This method can be done in all chat threads.

4. WhatsApp Payment

This feature helps you send and receive money from friends and family using the app. Payment options can be seen in the chat, next to the attachment icon.

5. WhatsApp advanced search

This feature allows users to filter searches by text, photos, GIFs, videos, audio, documents, and links.

This feature can be used by tapping the ‘search’ icon.

6. Dark mode

This feature changes the background to a dark gray. Not only makes the eyes fresher, but also saves cell phone battery.

Here’s how to activate it:

– Buka ‘Settings’> ‘Chat’
– Select the ‘Theme’ option
– You just have to choose one of the Light/Dark/Default System options

7. Adding group call participants

Illustration. Increase the number of participants group call so one of the features of WhatsApp 2021. (Istockphoto/Getty Images/FilippoBacci)- –

WhatsApp increases the limit on the number of participants that can join group call to eight people. Previously, only four people could participate in group call.

8. Storage management tool

This feature allows users to check photos, videos and other documents that are forwarded in the storage management section and delete them. Users can also delete private chats.

Apart from that, there is also a special section where a number of documents larger than 5 MB can be viewed.

Those are the features of WhatsApp 2021 so far. WhatsApp will continue to bring new features in 2022.

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