Updates include a new group indicator of the group, calls for calls and unique features for iPhone
THE WhatsApp Launched on Wednesday 9, a series of 12 new features for users of Android AND iPhonefocusing on the facilitation of the management of the group, on the improvement of the quality of calls and on the expansion of income in the channels. The news includes a new “online” state indicator to groups to the audio transcription and the creation of events in individual conversation. The initiative brings the messenger closer to the logic adopted by platforms such as the DiscordThis gives priority to collaborative resources in real time.
The updates are already distributed globally and have been announced without the traditional gradual release through the beta version of the application. See the news.
Online participants count and control of the group notification
Among the salient points there is the new state indicator Online in groups. From now on, WhatsApp is displayed, just below the group name, how many participants are online at that moment. Functionality helps you understand if there are interlocutors available before starting a conversation, in a format similar to what already exists on discord.
Notifications have also become more customizable. Users can access the new section Notify and choose between Salient points To receive only @mentioni, responses and messages from saved contacts or AllDon’t miss any message.
Events in individual conversations and messaging reactions
Another change is the possibility of creating Events within direct messagesBefore, this function was only available in a group. Now, the user can add information as a date and time, confirm the presence as “yes”, “no” or “perhaps”, invite a partner and even set the event in the conversation.
The update approaches WhatsApp to platforms aimed at organizing activities such as Google Calendar, allowing planning within your conversation.
In addition, WhatsApp now allows the user touches a reaction left by someone else To repeat it. The novelty facilitates the use of quick reactions and simplifies the way the participants in a group interact with messages, without the need to open the reaction menu.
WhatsApp as standard app on iOS, reader of documents and zoom with the hand
IPhone users received a series of exclusive features with the new WhatsApp update. Now the app can be defined as a standards for calls and messages on iOS. The configuration can be performed in Regulation > Standard applicationsReplacement of apps and native telephone messages.
Another novelty is the integration of A Document Reader directly on the app. With this, it is possible to scan, cut and save the files without resorting to third -party applications. The option is displayed during the selection Scan In the attached menu.
Videochhamaadas have also been improved. In iOS, users started applying the Tweezer gesture to enlarge During the call, both in the image itself and in the interlocutor.
In addition, all users, regardless of the operating system, can now Add new participants to an individual call in progress. Just touch the call icon at the top of the screen.
According to WhatsApp, the bond infrastructure has also been updated. The routing system automatically identifies the best signals of connection, which helps to reduce faults and falls. The quality of the video is also dynamically regulated, with the possibility of HD transmission when the network connection allows it.
The channels receive short videos, audio transcription and QR code
You WhatsApp channels They also received news. The administrators are able to record and share short videos up to 60 seconds directly with their followers, in a format similar to the video scrapbook already used in ordinary conversations.
In addition, administrators can now create and share QR codes This led directly to the channel, facilitating the spread of the content to the new followers. This can help influencers, brands and organizations to expand your scope in a simpler and more direct way, without depending exclusively on sharing connections or manual research within the app.
Finally, another feature in the channels is the Transcription of vocal messages. The function allows you to generate a written summary of audio updates, useful for the times when the user cannot listen to the messages.
Source: Terra
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