WhatsApp plans to roll out these enhancements to users across all of its platforms, including Android, iOS, and the Web. Among the new additions are Picture-in-Picture (PiP) video calling on iOS, web app screen locking, view-once text, a companion mode, and more. Check out details here.
In 2022, WhatsApp's security and user interface have seen considerable updates. With the inclusion of features like the "Community" page, the "Message Yourself" option, and the ability to "see profile photographs of individuals and groups," WhatsApp has become simpler to use. WhatsApp plans to roll out new features in 2023 in an effort to improve the platform's voice, video, and text communication capabilities.
What's noteworthy is that WhatsApp intends to make these improvements available to users on all of its platforms, including Android, iOS, and the Web. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) video calling for iOS, screen locking for online apps, view-once text, a companion mode, and other features are among the new enhancements.
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Desktop WhatsApp screen lock
According to WhatsApp, a new feature that will let users encrypt their desktop app with a PIN or password is currently being developed. Users of WhatsApp for the web will soon have the same choice as those of Android and iOS users who may set a password to open their apps.
View text once
Users of WhatsApp will be able to send messages that, as soon as they are opened by the receiver, disappear from their inbox. With this new functionality, users may now exchange critical information and engage in safe, private text conversations.
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Video calls with picture-in-picture
Now, users may continue using WhatsApp while participating in a video discussion while switching between other programmes, significantly enhancing the app's already remarkable multitasking skills. The capability will also turn the video call window into a little interface that can be moved around and placed wherever on the mobile screen.
Companion mode
Whatsapp does not presently enable multiple simultaneous sign-ins on different devices. Contrarily, companion mode enables users to connect to and sync their WhatsApp data across several devices while using the same profile. Users of WhatsApp on iOS and Android may now utilise the same account thanks to this upgrade.
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