WhatsApp is all set to launch a handful of new features this year. The company has already been testing some of these features on beta users, and it won’t be long before they are rolled out for all. The WhatsApp new features 2023 list is likely to include a screen lock for the desktop app, view once text, companion mode, a new interface for Android and more. In this article, we have compiled a list of new WhatsApp features launched or expected to launch in 2023.
WhatsApp features launched in 2023
Here are the WhatsApp features that are now live in the stable version of the app.
WhatsApp Search for messages by date
WhatsApp’s search for messages by date feature is now available for all iPhone users. This will help users to find a particular message in the long chat history. The feature allows users to find and search messages by date. In order to use this feature, make sure WhatsApp is updated 23.1.75 app version. After this, go to the chat window –> click on the profile –> tap on ‘Search’ –> the search box will appear on the chat window. To look for messages by date, select the calendar icon just above the on-screen keyboard and choose the date and month.
Dedicated video mode
In order to simplify clicking images and videos, WhatsApp has revamped the inbuilt camera interface by introducing a dedicated video mode. Previously, users had to press and hold the camera shutter button to record a video. With the changed UI, the video option now has its own button which the users can select to record videos, just like in the case of a phone’s default camera app. The dedicated video mode is currently available on version number 2.23.2.76 for Android.
Voice status
After beta testing the feature for the past several months, WhatsApp has started rolling out voice status on Android and iOS. This feature allows users to send a voice message in the form of status updates to their contacts. In order to use the feature, head over to the ‘Status’ tab on WhatsApp and select the ‘pencil’ icon at the bottom. On the next screen, tap on the ‘microphone’ icon and start recording your voice message for up to 30 seconds.
Private audience selector
WhatsApp now provides the flexibility of sharing your status updates with only those contacts that you select. The selection can be made for each and every status you upload. In order to use the feature, tap on the ‘camera’ or ‘pencil’ icon under the ‘Status’ tab –> create a text-based status or upload/click an image –> from the bottom left, select the ‘Status (excluded)’ button –> now pick the specifically pick the contacts you want to share the status with by selecting ‘Only share with…’ option and hit the ‘checkmark’ icon to upload. The contact selector is available on version number 2.23.2.76 for Android.
Status profile rings
Users will now be able to see the statuses of their contacts from the chat screen itself. This is indicated by a green ring on the profile picture which the users can tap on to directly view the status. The feature is rolling on Android with version number 2.23.2.76
Companion mode
After a long wait, WhatsApp has finally released the ability to use the same account on two more mobile phones through Companion mode. With this mode enabled, users will not be logged out from their primary mobile when signing into another phone and even unlocks the possibility of using WhatsApp on an Android phone and an iPhone simultaneously.
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