Whatsapp is by far the most popular messenger service in Germany. Millions of text or voice messages, photos, videos and other files are sent every day. But even though Whatsapp has been around for several years, new functions and other innovations are constantly being added.
Sometimes the new WhatsApp features are about fixing problems or glitches that have occurred. But it can also simply be that the developers want to add new features to the messenger service or provide users with new emojis. In any case, we will keep you up to date on what new features are available on WhatsApp.
Whatsapp: These new features are currently available
Anyone who uses the messenger service is hardly surprised when there are sudden new features. Sometimes the updates affect an important part of WhatsApp, sometimes there are only small changes to voice messages, group chats, etc. Often the new features are not even announced in advance and users only notice them when they start using WhatsApp.
We keep an eye on the latest news on the messenger service and keep you up to date. This article will keep you up to date with the new features of WhatsApp.
Service is being discontinued
Tuesday, September 10: The messenger is discontinuing its Electron-based app for macOS. The messenger announced this a year ago. Mac users will therefore have to install a new app soon in order to continue using the messenger service. This should happen at the end of October. The background to this is a new Mac application that was developed with Catalyst and is intended to offer greater speed, better system integration and a more responsive user interface. More exciting information on the subject.>>>
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Changes to GIF
Thursday, September 5th: Once again, WhatsApp has a new function or an update. This time it affects sending GIFs on Android devices. Now, clicking on the meme gives the command to send it directly. This can catch users off guard, as they may end up sending a GIF that they didn’t actually want to send because there was always a preview before the update. You can find out what else has been removed here.>>>
Users can now talk to HIM
Wednesday, August 28: Users who have downloaded and installed version 2.24.17.16 can now also talk to the Meta AI chatbot. Previously, communication was only possible via chat message. Users can choose one of ten voices for the chatbot. However, the voice chat mode is still in the beta phase and will only be made available to other users in the coming weeks. Here is all the information on the topic.>>>
New feature discovered
Friday, August 9: Soon, all users of the messenger will be able to have messages translated automatically. So far, this is only possible with the beta version of Android. Users select the desired translation language and Whatsapp downloads the required language packs. When the translation is finished, a notification appears in the message field. You can find out which languages automatic translation will be possible for in Whatsapp here.>>>
New symbol appeared
Wednesday, August 7: The new symbol has something to do with status. A new button in the form of a double arrow is intended to make it easier for users to share their status directly. This is to ensure that a user for whom the status has been shared also recognizes it. So far, only the beta version 2.24.16.4 contains initial references to the new feature. All information here.>>>
Messenger no longer works for THESE users
Friday, July 26: Shock for some WhatsApp users. The messenger has not worked for them since the beginning of July. The reason? Their operating system. Smartphones with the KaiOS operating system are affected. The company itself provided an explanation: “Whatsapp has announced the end of the service for KaiOS.” 73 devices are affected, in addition to Nokia models, also those from Alcatel, Altan, Cat and Doro. More on the topic here.>>>
