Messengers

In group chats, administrators can decide whether only other admins or all members can pin messages. This feature brings more organization and clarity to group conversations, making it easier for users to find important information.

Users can now repost stories from friends and channels to their own profiles. This feature enables the addition of text, audio, or video content to the reposted stories, allowing for a more personalized touch.

Unlike traditional group voice calls that ring every member, this feature offers a more discreet approach. Users will receive a push notification and find an in-chat bubble they can tap to join the voice chat.

One standout feature demonstrated in the teaser is an immersive video player that enhances the viewing experience. Additionally, the app includes animated AR stickers that expand beyond the app window, adding an extra layer of interactivity.

This move is aimed at providing a more confidential communication experience within the app and is currently in a pre-beta testing phase, with an official release planned for early 2024.

The passkey feature is expected to become available to Android users gradually over the coming weeks and months. It promises to offer a more secure and user-friendly way to access WhatsApp, ultimately reducing the reliance on traditional passwords.

To enable a second account, users will still need a separate phone number and SIM card, or a device that supports multi-SIM or eSIM technology. Once set up, you'll be able to seamlessly switch between accounts without the hassle of repeated logins.