WhatsApp is continually altering issues in its messenger app and including new options, so it’s not simple to maintain observe of every part.
Quite a bit has occurred in the previous couple of weeks and months specifically, with WhatsApp is testing out numerous thrilling new performance. A few of these are already recognized from early beta variations or have solely been launched steadily. Consequently, many individuals might have neglected some helpful options.
However the next options at the moment are obtainable to everybody, and all three are price 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 permits you to create occasions straight in group chats.
This shall be acquainted to anybody who has joined a WhatsApp group, as this was already potential there.
The brand new operate makes it simple to plan joint actions similar to events and different meetups, but in addition group video calls. You possibly can set a date and placement for an occasion and add an outline. Every participant in a gaggle can then be invited to the occasion.
The creation of occasions shall be activated steadily. However if you happen to don’t have the operate but, it’s solely a matter of time.
Use e mail deal with for verification
It’s now potential for everybody so as to add an e mail deal with to WhatAapp along with their very own cellphone quantity. This allows 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.
It’s also possible to use your e mail deal with for two-factor authentication if you happen to’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 acquired 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 identify (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 possibly can choose the specified date within the displayed calendar and bounce to at the present time 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 at the moment testing a simplified switch of chats that runs and not using a backup operate.
Please additionally be aware that WhatsApp is at the moment issuing a warning to anybody who backs up their information with Google Drive. You could find extra data on this in our separate article: WhatsApp units new 30-day deadline – right here’s what you could do now.
This text initially appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and tailored from German.