New WhatsApp Features to Discover in 2024
Regular WhatsApp control conversations are much more fun when stickers are included. On WhatsApp, users can add creativity to their discussions by customizing pre-existing pictures or converting their photographs into stickers. Meta has added cool new WhatsApp features that allow you to create stickers from your images and share them with others.
WhatsApp is the most widely used instant messaging program. And it is rolling out some of the most intriguing features to improve the user experience on the platform. Users utilizing the iOS version of WhatsApp may now create, modify, and share stickers on the platform thanks to a new feature unveiled on Thursday. Users can now generate stickers with ease; without ever leaving the app.
Create Stickers With Your Images
The best thing about this new WhatsApp feature is that it prevents users from trying to utilize unapproved third-party apps or drag and drop images from the gallery. As a result, users can now express their creativity without worrying about security because WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption supports the new functionality.
The platform’s auto-crop feature and collection of editing tools, which facilitate text and graphic customization, make it simple to produce stickers. Additionally, users may share the sticker whenever they want to because it is instantly saved in the sticker tray when it is received.
This is a detailed tutorial that will help you create some awesome stickers:
- By choosing the sticker symbol to the right of the text box, you may access the sticker tray.
- Click “Create sticker,” then choose any image from the collection.
- Choose a cutout and embellish it with text, additional stickers, or even drawings to give your sticker a unique look.
- Click “Send”
How are already-existing stickers edited?
- Locate the sticker tray and give the sticker you want to alter a long press.
- Choose the “edit sticker” option.
- Add text, more stickers, or drawings to personalize the sticker.
- When finished, click “Send.”
The functionality is coming to iOS 17+ in the next few days, and it’s now accessible on WhatsApp Web. Older iOS versions will allow users to alter their current stickers but prevent them from being able to make new ones.
Multiple Devices, Same WhatsApp
Finally, we are able to utilize the same WhatsApp account across numerous devices thanks to WhatsApp, after years of waiting. It functions essentially in the same way as WhatsApp Web. All you have to do is consider using a separate phone to use WhatsApp. To use WhatsApp on the new device, just download it, then hit the three dots in the top-right corner and choose ‘Link to Existing Account’ when you’re on the page asking for your phone number. You may now use the same WhatsApp account on two devices by scanning the QR code with your primary phone. And you can concurrently do this on four separate devices, which is very clever and convenient.
Message Editing
You may now edit delivered WhatsApp messages, much like Telegram, essentially to correct any errors or modify your message. You may modify a message by tapping and holding on to it. Now, from the three dots menu in the upper-right corner, choose the ‘Edit’ option. After making the necessary adjustments to the text, choose “tick” to bring the modifications to a close. It should be noted that you can only alter messages for the first fifteen minutes and that the modified message will have an amended tag underneath it.
Send HD Pictures
You had to transmit the photo as a document until recently if you needed to share a high-quality photo with someone via WhatsApp. That is, until now. To upload a photo, just go to WhatsApp Settings, search for Storage and Data, and select “Best quality” under Media Upload Quality. By doing this, you may use WhatsApp to transfer photographs in the highest quality possible without depending on the “sending a photo as document” option.
Chat Lock
Another great feature that has been around for a while is Chat Lock. Until recently, you had two options for hiding chats: archive them or lock WhatsApp completely. However, you may now lock individual WhatsApp conversations. Just go to the profile information screen of any chat contact you want to lock to do this. Next, locate the “Chat lock” option by scrolling down. Enable “Lock this chat with fingerprint” on the subsequent page, verify, and you’re done.
Special Mode For Filming Videos
In the past, users had to tap and hold the shutter button in WhatsApp’s camera area to instantly record a video from the messaging app. However, thanks to the specialized video recording mode, you may now record movies using a different button.
Voice Status
On WhatsApp, audio messages are a common feature. However, did you know that voice messages may now be used to change your status? Easy. Go to WhatsApp’s “Status” tab and click the “pencil” button located at the bottom. After selecting the “microphone” option on the next page, you can record a voice message for up to 30 seconds.
Previews of Status Links
WhatsApp can now automatically include a preview picture when you publish a link as your status by retrieving the featured image or thumbnail from the URL. This function lets the person who clicks on your link know what the link is truly talking about by allowing them to see the thumbnail.
