WhatsApp Messenger

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• Navigation of the app has changed with tabs at the bottom. Tap the tabs at the bottom of the screen to access Chats, Updates, Communities and Calls
• Screen sharing during video calls now supports sharing audio too

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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• You can instantly record and send video messages in chats. Long press the camera next to the text field in chat to get started.
• Added new text formatting options: quotes (> text), bullets (* text or - text), numbered lists (1. text), and inline code (`text`).

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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• “Search by date” is now supported from within chat search. Tap ‘Search’ from contact or group info and select the ‘calendar’ icon to toggle to date picker.

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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. You can now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending. Long press a message and choose ‘Edit’ to get started.
. Group chats show the profile photos of their participants.
These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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. “Search by date” is now supported from within chat search. Tap ‘Search’ from contact or group info and select the ‘calendar’ icon to toggle to date picker.

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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. You can now pin messages in groups for all current members.

. You can now check your connection health during a video call by long pressing on your tile.

. Added a 'view once' option to voice messages.

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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. You can now find and follow Channels to receive updates about topics you care about. Tap the ‘Updates’ tab to get started.
. Notifications for groups now indicate if you were replied to or mentioned

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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. You can now send higher resolution images in chat. To get started, tap the ‘HD’ button when previewing media before sending.
. Screen sharing is now supported in video calls. Start a video call and tap on the new “screen share” button to get started.

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

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. You can now instantly record and send video messages in chats. To get started, tap on the microphone icon in chats to switch to video.
. Screen sharing is now supported in video calls. Start a video call and tap on the new “screen share” button to get started.
. Added message editing support for media with captions.
. Updated UI with Material 3 Menus and Switches.

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. Redesigned sticker tray with improved navigation and a larger set of stickers including more Avatars.

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

version 2.23.11.77

. Added support for WhatsApp on Wear OS smartwatches
. You can now save important messages for later when using Disappearing Messages. Long press on a message and choose “Keep” to get started.
. Added new text overlay tools for Status including updated fonts and background colors
. GIFs will now play automatically without having to tap them.

version 2.22.9.78

* Group voice calls now support up to 32 participants, and an updated interface including social audio layout, speaker highlight, and waveforms.
* New features for voice messages - pause and resume while recording, continue listening to messages outside of chats, waveforms on message bubbles, and more.

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version 2.21.23.23

* You can now enable Disappearing Messages by default in new chats. To get started, go to Privacy settings and select "Default Message Timer".
* Disappearing Messages now includes 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days timer options. There is also a new shortcut to enable it when creating a group.
* Create a colorful group icon by choosing the new "Emoji & Stickers" option.

These features will roll out soon.

version 2.21.22.26

* You can now join ongoing group calls right inside your WhatsApp groups. Tap the "join" button during an ongoing call to try it out.
* Updated link previews to show richer previews including larger images
* You can now add stickers when editing your media or status

These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

version 2.21.19.21

* Updated app colors including the header, buttons, and chat bubbles and wallpaper

version 2.21.18.17

* You can now add stickers to your photos and videos in chat messages and your status updates.

version 2.21.17.24

* You can now send photos and videos that can only be viewed once by recipients. Tap the new "1" icon that appears next to the caption.
* Archived chats will now stay archived and muted when new messages arrive. You can change the experience in Settings > Chats > Keep Chats Archived.
* You can now leave and rejoin group calls from the calls tab while they are ongoing.

version 2.21.12.21

* You can now listen to voice messages at different speeds by toggling the 1x/1.5x/2x buttons while a message is playing.

version 2.21.8.17

* Image and video previews have been updated so you can now see more of the media in chat.

version 2.21.7.14

* All participants in a group can now change the Disappearing Messages setting by default. Admins can still have control by changing the "Edit Group Info" setting.

version 2.21.7.14

* Image and video previews have been updated so you can now see more of the media in chat.
* All participants in a group can now change the Disappearing Messages setting by default. Admins can still have control by changing the "Edit Group Info" setting.

version 2.21.6.17

* You can now remove sound when sharing videos. Tap the mute icon before hitting send.

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* Introducing disappearing messages. Now you can set chats to disappear after 7 days.
* Search your stickers with text and emoji or categories.
* Decorate your photos and videos with smoother drawing and new alignment guides.
* Now you can set a custom wallpaper for a chat or set a dark mode wallpaper. Choose from a refreshed wallpaper gallery or new colors over the doodle background.

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* New storage management tool makes it easy to bulk delete items and free up space. Go to Settings > Storage and data > Manage storage to get started.

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* Chats can now be muted forever instead of only 1 year.

version 2.20.201.23

* New search options allow you to filter by author and content type.
* Group calls now support picture-in-picture mode for easier multitasking.
* The attachment menu has been updated to include refreshed icons and add back the camera shortcut.

version 2.20.200.22

* Group calls now support picture-in-picture mode for easier multitasking.
* The attachment menu has been updated to include refreshed icons and add back the camera shortcut.

version 2.20.198.15

* WhatsApp now supports animated stickers. You can find the first set of new animated packs in the sticker store.
* Added support for QR codes so you can quickly add contacts and businesses without typing in a phone number. Tap the 'QR' icon in Settings to get started.
* When you're in a group video call, you can now press and hold to maximize a participant's video.

version 2.20.194.16

- Group video and voice calls now support up to 8 participants. All participants need to be on the latest version of WhatsApp.

version 2.20.157

- You can now send a link to group video chat with anyone. Tap "Attach" 📎 and select "Room" to get started.

version 2.20.123

- Dark mode is now available. Try it by going to Settings > Chats > Theme > select ‘Dark’. For users on Android 10, dark mode is enabled automatically when you turn it on in system settings.

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- New privacy settings allow you to control who can add you to groups. Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Groups to get started.
- Added call waiting support so you can choose to accept an incoming WhatsApp call while you're already on another call.
- You can now require a fingerprint to unlock WhatsApp. Tap Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock and enable Unlock with fingerprint.
- Fixed an issue which caused fast battery drain on some devices.

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- You can now require a fingerprint to unlock WhatsApp. Tap Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock and enable Unlock with fingerprint.

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. Consecutive Voice Messages will now play in sequence, so you don't have to press play on each message.

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. Security fix for CVE-2019-3568.
. Consecutive Voice Messages will now play in sequence, so you don't have to press play on each message.

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. You can once again set a text-only update in your profile and it's called About. Tap Settings and then your profile name to edit it. Thanks for the feedback!
. Search for the perfect animated GIF right from within WhatsApp. Tap the emoji button in a chat and then tap GIF at the bottom of the emoji panel to get started.

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. Play videos right away without waiting for them to download first. Videos will still be downloaded to your phone as the video is playing. (Android 4.1+ and only works with videos sent from the latest version of the Android app),. Introducing WhatsApp video calling. With free video calls, you can have face-to-face chats with your friends and family around the world. Data charges may apply. (requires Android 4.1+),. You can now send and receive animated GIFs

version 2.6.3410

Several fixes and updates