WhatsApp new features launching in 2023 Companion mode, business directory, view once text, and more
WhatsApp new features launching in 2023 Companion mode, business directory, view once text, and more
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, PiP for video calls on iOS and more. In this article, we have compiled a list of new WhatsApp features that are currently in development and may release in the upcoming months throughout 2023.
It's always a hassle to scroll through the chats and search for that one message or image you are looking for. To tackle such situations, WhatsApp could soon introduce the functionality to find and search messages by date. Currently in beta, to use this feature users would need to click on the 'calendar' that will show up after selecting the 'search' option within a chat.
One of the biggest gripes of WhatsApp is that users cannot log in with the same account on multiple phones. The upcoming 'Companion mode' could soon change that by allowing users to link their existing WhatsApp account or mobile number with additional phones. With this mode enabled, users will not be logged out from their primary mobile when signing into another phone. This will ultimately unlock the possibility of using WhatsApp on an Android phone and an iPhone simultaneously. Since the feature is currently in beta for Android, expect a stable release in the coming months.
Currently, WhatsApp lets users upload texts, images, videos, and URLs as status (stories) updates. In the coming few months, a new type of media could soon be added to statuses i.e. voice notes. According to WABetaInfo, when in the status upload interface, users will be able to post voice notes for up to 30 seconds to their status by selecting the 'microphone' icon at the bottom right corner. Furthermore, these voice notes could be end-to-end encrypted and will be shared with only the people you choose.
Unlike the WhatsApp mobile app, the desktop app does not come with a biometric screen lock. Having a built-in screen lock adds additional layers of security provided the user has also enabled the device lock from settings. The feature could land on both Windows and Mac sometime in 2023.
For most users, WhatsApp is the go-to solution for video calls and group calls. To keep up with all the recent and missed calls, WhatsApp may soon introduce a dedicated call tab for its desktop app. The call log will sync with the phone in real-time to provide users with up-to-date calling history. Do note that this functionality may not come to WhatsApp Web as it doesn't natively support voice calling, unlike WhatsApp for Windows and Mac.
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