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10 largest options that got here to WhatsApp in 2020
WhatsApp added a number of new options through the 12 months 2020. Whereas a few of these options had been within the works since 2019, others obtained added this 12 months. Right here’s take a look at 10 largest new options that WhatsApp obtained in 2020 …
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Disappearing Messages: Can ship messages that disappear
WhatsApp lastly obtained disappearing messages function. You possibly can ship messages that disappear on WhatsApp by enabling disappearing messages. As soon as enabled, new messages despatched within the particular person or group chat will disappear after seven days.
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WhatsApp Funds: Permits customers to pay utilizing WhatsApp
WhatsApp Funds lastly got here out of beta this 12 months, three years after it was launched in India. The function is now obtainable to all WhatsApp customers. WhatsApp Funds presents peer-to-peer cash switch and doesn’t include different options like invoice funds or integration to procuring web sites or pockets.
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Customisable wallpapers: Can have completely different and customized wallpapers for chats
Until someday again, WhatsApp customers may set just one wallpaper for all of the chats. Final month, the corporate launched the function of customisable wallpapers. Utilizing this function, customers can now ship completely different wallpapers for various chats. There’s additionally choice to have photographs as wallpaper.
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Everlasting Mute possibility: Silent chat/group endlessly
WhatsApp rolled out a everlasting mute possibility for chats. Which means that customers can now put a chat on mute completely. Utilizing the At all times mute function, customers can now mute their private chats and WhatsApp teams indefinitely.
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Animated stickers: Stickers get animated results
The 12 months noticed animated stickers coming to WhatsApp. The corporate launched animated stickers to make the dialog extra enjoyable and attention-grabbing. Presently, there are 4 animated sticker packs obtainable for obtain — Chummy Chum Friends, Rico’s Candy Life, Brilliant Days and Moody Foodies.
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Group video calls: Can do video name with 8 folks on the identical time
WhatsApp added group help for video calls. The corporate launched the function which allowed customers to name as much as eight folks concurrently.
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Superior search choices: can seek for photographs, paperwork and extra
WhatsApp additionally launched Superior Search performance within the app which helps customers to seek out not solely textual content messages but additionally search for photographs, GIFs, movies and different paperwork.
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QR codes: Makes it simple so as to add new contact
WhatsApp QR Code function makes it simpler for customers so as to add new contacts. It helps customers to share their contact particulars with others by means of customised QR codes. Customers can discover their customised QR code within the Settings part of the app on the highest proper facet in entrance of the identify and profile image.
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Darkish mode: Is ‘simpler’ on eyes
The 12 months witnessed the general public rollout of Darkish Mode on WhatsApp. The corporate claims that Darkish Mode helps in lowering pressure on the eyes.
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New storage administration instrument: Notifies customers about storage
WhatsApp additionally launched a storage administration instrument just lately which can mechanically notify customers concerning the storage getting full on their smartphones and allow them to delete junk information or photographs, movies to liberate cupboard space on the smartphone.