WhatsApp is consistently altering issues in its messenger app and including new options, so it’s not simple to maintain monitor of all the pieces.
Lots has occurred in the previous few weeks and months specifically, with WhatsApp is testing out a lot of thrilling new performance. A few of these are already identified from early beta variations or have solely been launched step by step. Consequently, many individuals might have ignored some helpful options.
However the next options at the moment are out there to everybody, and all three are value utilizing.
New occasion function for group chats
With model 24.13.72 for iOS and model 2.24.14.9 for Android, WhatsApp is introducing a brand new function that lets you create occasions straight in group chats.
This will likely be acquainted to anybody who has joined a WhatsApp neighborhood, as this was already attainable there.
The brand new operate makes it simple to plan joint actions resembling events and different meetups, but additionally group video calls. You may set a date and site for an occasion and add an outline. Every participant in a bunch can then be invited to the occasion.
The creation of occasions will likely be activated step by step. However when you don’t have the operate but, it’s solely a matter of time.
Use e mail handle for verification
It’s now attainable for everybody so as to add an e mail handle to WhatAapp along with their very own telephone quantity. This permits easy verification if you wish to register on a brand new system. You’ll then obtain the code by e mail as a substitute of SMS.
You may also use your e mail handle for two-factor authentication when you’ve forgotten your PIN.
Search chats by date
This new WhatsApp function is considerably hidden. Now you can search chats by a selected date to see messages and content material despatched and obtained on that day.
The function was examined for a really very long time in numerous beta variations, however can now be utilized by everybody. All it’s important to do is go to the three-dot menu (for Android) or the contact title (on iOS) in a chat after which choose Search.
A brand new addition here’s a calendar icon with a magnifying glass subsequent to it. For those who faucet on it, you may choose the specified date within the displayed calendar and leap to today to view the chat historical past.
Beta testers get much more
Those that check the beta variations of WhatsApp will get much more new options earlier than anybody else. For instance, WhatsApp is presently testing a simplified switch of chats that runs with out a backup operate.
Please additionally notice that WhatsApp is presently issuing a warning to anybody who backs up their knowledge with Google Drive. You will discover extra info on this in our separate article: WhatsApp units new 30-day deadline – right here’s what you might want to do now.
This text initially appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and tailored from German.
