WhatsApp has always worked on designing and developing new can be improved – improvements to the available options of communication applications. In August 2024, however, the company’s, so to speak, communicators have become more clever. Such changes aim to make the process of communication more interesting and useful. Let’s explore these new features and what is coming soon!
WhatsApp Voice Chat Feature
Certainly, one of the most interesting modifications includes the new WhatsApp Voice Chat feature. The add-on knows how to be voiced to Meta AI. You had to send in your typed messages before but now you talk into AI. Your messages can make use of more than one voice option and the replies can be short or long or any other length you prefer.
Integration of Meta AI
For instance, Meta AI has been incorporated into WhatsApp and is there to ensure that you have more timely and accurate answers and details where you need them. This AI will forecast the weather, tell you about the news, and provide sports scores similar to the tools you have. This makes sure that this tool will make hunting for information a less tedious task and more pleasant.
Descriptions of Community Group Chats
The new Community Group Chat Descriptions will assist in managing group chats in a more effective manner as group videos were made even better. This feature allows the user to write a description per group chat about the respective group, eliminating the need to guess on the group’s subject matter. This comes in handy in the organization of chats.
Support for GIPHY Stickers
GIPHY sticker support made it possible for GIPHY has eliminate the distress of sending plain messages by adding some more fun elements within the messages. One can now send and receive various funny and trending stickers directly from GIPHY that are GIF stickers. This new feature can be used effectively in refreshing a conversation.
Features that will be added in 2024
WhatsApp is not stopping with just these updates. Well, there is more. Here’s a sneak peek at some features coming soon:
1. Voice chat option with the use of Meta AI
Currently, you can send messages to the Meta AI through the WhatsApp app. With this feature of voice chat, it will soon be possible to talk to the Meta AI and respond. You will be able to choose how you want the MetaAI to respond to you by selecting between the different voice models.
2. Contacts and groups lists for WhatsApp settings
A new feature called “Lists” was available whereby you will be able to package your contacts and group into lists of your own. One will be able to quickly locate those contacts who are frequently used.
3. Hidden Community Groups
Those responsible for community groups’ administrations will be allowed to hide certain groups from their members. And only those members who will be invited will be able to view these self-restricted groups.
4. Avatar in profile picture
And soon you will be able to attach an avatar to your profile picture. This additional feature allows you to use both the photo and the avatar for more effective presentation.
5. New Default Theme
WhatsApp had changed its green default theme to black and white color. This new change will enhance clearness and make the app look completely new to the users’ eyes.
6. Individual Chat Themes
Individual chats will allow you to set different themes. These modification features are similar to what, you can do with Instagram and Facebook Messenger.
7. Status Update Reactions
In the status feature an additional heart reaction is going to be introduced. This will be similar to the heart reaction you give to someone’s status on Instagram stories.
8. AR Effects for Phone Conversations
You will be able to use new effects and video call filters that will be introduced during the video calls. You can have fun with face effects, and backgrounds just like on Snapchat.
9. Mark All As Read
With the new functionality, you will be able to one-click mark all your chats as read and clear all message notifications as well.
10. Passkey for Backups
WhatsApp is adding an option for a passkey to secure backup shortly. You will be able to use your fingerprints or face recognition to unlock your backups.
Conclusion
In August 2024, there are numerous features provided that make the user interface of WhatsApp even more appealing and functional, which include WhatsApp Voice Chat, GIPHY stickers, and adjustable chat themes. These new features are meant to improve the way messages are sent as well as their reception. For more news on these new features and other features that will keep coming as WhatsApp keeps growing, keep visiting Unfite.
FAQS:
Q. What is the WhatsApp Voice Chat feature?
Ans: With the Voice Chat feature of WhatsApp, you can converse with Meta AI by speaking rather than typing hence the feature is faster and more convenient
Q. How does the Meta AI work in WhatsApp?
Ans: Meta AI provides information in real-time, including news or weather, it can answer questions or assist with information searches within WhatsApp directly.
Q. What are Community Group Chat Descriptions?
Ans: You can also add brief descriptions of what each group chat is about facilitating the group’s organization and grouping.
Q. What is GIPHY sticker support?
Ans: GIPHY sticker support allows you to entertain your WhatsApp conversations more as you can send and receive interesting stickers from GIPHY.
Q. When will the new features be available?
Ans: New features such as these are being launched now with some still in beta. Please refer to Unfite for the new features and their updates.
