Messengers

The popular messaging app now includes chat filters that allow users to quickly access messages based on their specific needs. This update, currently being rolled out, includes three initial filter options: All, Unread, and Groups.

Whether it's sharing a grocery list or exchanging coding snippets, WhatsApp's new text formatting options empower users to communicate with clarity and precision, enriching the messaging experience for millions worldwide.

By constantly refreshing encryption keys and integrating post-quantum cryptography with existing protocols, Apple ensures that iMessage remains at the forefront of secure messaging.

While this feature is exclusive to iOS 17 and newer, users with older iOS versions can still edit existing stickers. Unfortunately, for Android users, the capability to create custom stickers is not available yet.

The standout addition is the ability to send voice messages within channels, tapping into the app's popularity for voice messaging, with 7 billion voice messages sent daily.

Channel administrators now have the flexibility to choose the color of the channel's messages, set a color and logo for the profile cover, add an emoji status, and set a wallpaper visible to all channel visitors.

The rollout of View Once voice messages will be global and gradual over the next few days, so keep an eye out for this valuable addition to your messaging experience.