Check Out the Major Updates Came on WhatsApp in 2021

WhatsApp chatbot: By 2021, WhatsApp's involvement had grown as central and state administrations utilized the WhatsApp Business platform to keep engaged with citizens to push vaccinations across the country, as well as provide more efficient governance and citizen engagement.

Support for multiple devices: The multi-device functionality allows you to test a new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal before it is released to the public. WhatsApp beta users will be able to attach up to four devices to their account, including browsers and other devices, but not another phone. The functionality allows users to utilize WhatsApp on these linked devices even when the primary phone is not connected to the internet.

Disappearing messages: Users may now specify a pre-set timer for messages to disappear in WhatsApp's new Disappearing Messages feature. This timer may be configured to run for 24 hours, seven days, or ninety days. Users can utilize the functionality in both personal and group conversations.

Video and audio calling to computer users: WhatsApp has begun to roll out the video and voice call function to more desktop users, while the capability is still in beta and will not be available to everyone right now.

Transfer chats from iOS to Android: WhatsApp now allows users to move previous talks from iPhone to Android and vice versa. Users may easily transmit conversations via a lighting wire or a USB Type-C connector. The capability is now only available on certain phones; however, WhatsApp will soon make Android to iPhone connectivity available on all phones.

Preview voice messages: WhatsApp has unveiled a new voice messaging feature that allows users to hear voice messages before sending them. Previously, customers did not have the option of replaying voice messages since they had to be recorded and transmitted instantly.

New privacy measures: Unknown contacts are unable to see a user's last seen and online status because of this feature. While the messaging app currently allows users to hide their last seen and online information, certain third-party applications can still track your activity, which the new privacy safeguards attempt to avoid.

Flagging and reporting: WhatsApp introduced features such as Message level reporting, which allows users to report accounts by flagging a specific message, Touch ID and Face ID for iPhone, Fingerprint lock for Android, and encrypted backup, providing users with extra levels of protection.

'Camera' icon: WhatsApp acquired the camera icon to scan QR codes, allowing users to access over 20 million QR-enabled establishments in the nation.