In recent days, messaging app users Whatsapp have faced several changes on the platform, such as using emojis to react to messages. As there are many new features, discover below the whatsapp updates most requested and how to activate them.
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Changes require app update
The search for privacy is a constant among users. With that in mind, WhatsApp provides updates that ensure more discretion in using the application. To access the news, the user must update the app. Check out the main changes below:
Send media files up to 2GB
For those working through the app, it's now possible to send media files up to 2GB in size, as opposed to the old 100MB. To send the files, just select the document to be sent and wait for it to load.
hide online status
In response to requests, the platform allowed the option to hide the online status of the WhatsApp profile. To activate the function, you need to edit your privacy settings. Now the option is “last seen and online”. User can hide for everyone or only for some people. The result of this is more privacy.
Hear audio outside of conversation and at accelerated speed
Available since March 2022, it is now possible to listen to audio at accelerated speed and chat with others simultaneously while a voice message is playing. Just leave the chat, and the message continues to play at the top of the app.
Other important changes in the voice experience are the possibility to pause the message recording and resume it at another time, in addition to listening to the audio before sending it to the recipient.
React to messages with emojis
The function present in the Instagram application was quite requested in WhatsApp. To react, just press your finger on the desired message and the app's standard reactions will appear. However, to react with other WhatsApp emojis, just press the “+” icon that appears on the screen and consult all the available options.
silent group exit
The new update allows the app user to leave groups without other members being notified. It is not necessary to activate the function, just update the app and the change will be valid.
With the change, only group administrators are notified of the departure. However, nothing prevents the other members of the group from noticing your absence by not finding your contact in the list of members.