Everyone, from businesses to individuals, is using WhatsApp nowadays for communication. However, many people are unaware of the features WhatsApp offers due to a lack of knowledge, as the app frequently updates with new and improved features.
In today’s article, I will share 10 features you must try on WhatsApp in December 2024. Please note that you need to update your WhatsApp to the latest version to access all these features.
8 WhatsApp features in December 2024
- Photo and & Video Call Filter: This new feature on WhatsApp allows you to change the background during video calls and apply filters in real time. You can also use these filters when taking photos on WhatsApp.
- Create Custom Contact Lists: Previously, on your WhatsApp main chat screen, you could see default categories like All Unread, Favorites, and Groups. However, WhatsApp now allows you to create custom contact lists. For example, if you have a gym-related group or contacts, you can make a dedicated Gym list to organize them better and even delete the default and customize it as you like it.
- Meta AI: WhatsApp now supports Meta AI, allowing users to access it directly from the search bar. Meta continues to improve Meta AI by adding new features, including the ability to generate images and even animate them to make them move. One of the most exciting updates is that you can now chat with Meta AI just like you would with a friend, as it has become more interactive and engaging.
- New Zoom Controls: This new feature allows you to zoom easily by simply tapping and swiping up or down on the capture button while taking photos or videos. Additionally, you can double-tap the screen to switch to the front camera.
- Block Messages from Unknown Contacts: This feature is currently being rolled out, allowing users to block messages from unknown contacts. WhatsApp introduced this feature as a preventive measure against the increasing number of scams happening on the platform. With this feature, multiple messages that seem to be scams can be blocked, providing users with better security and peace of mind.
- Redesigned Typing Indicator: The typing indicator, which lets you know when the other person in the chat is typing, has been moved. Previously located at the top under the profile name, it is now positioned at the bottom right, directly below the message area, represented by three moving dots.
- New Status Updates: The status update has been redesigned. Previously, you could see a small circle representing the status, and when you clicked on it, it would expand. However, the status update now appears larger, with a rectangular preview. Additionally, You can also share your status with your friends and react to them by giving a heart to your friend’s status similar to the features on Instagram.
- React With Recently Used Emojis: This feature was rolled out several months ago, allowing you to react to chat photos or videos sent by your contacts using emojis. Initially, when the feature was first introduced, it had a limited selection of emojis. However, now you can use a much wider range of emojis to react.
