Features are simple to use, but many users don't know about them. Learn more now!
WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps in the world. Every day, billions of people use the app to send text, audio and video messages, make calls, send photos, documents and much more. To keep its popularity high, the platform invests in several features to improve its functionality and ensure greater security and privacy for its users.
Although many of these features are well-known and widely used, some of them are still “hidden” from the public. In addition to security features, some functions change the aesthetics of the app, while others can transform the way you chat with other people.
Discover these WhatsApp features now and start using them now!
Exclusive wallpaper
Many users like to use the app's default wallpaper, while others like to customize the app with a different wallpaper. You can also set a unique wallpaper for each conversation.
To put the same thing in all conversations, just go to the three dots in the app, choose the “settings” option, then “Conversations” and “Wallpaper”.
If you want to customize each conversation with a different wallpaper, just open the conversation and tap “More options”, then “Wallpaper” and choose the image you want to add.
Mute strangers
Receiving calls all the time is very annoying, especially if it's from someone you don't know. That's why WhatsApp You can silence these calls and choose who can call you.
In “Privacy” in the settings, there is the “Calls” option. Here you can define who can call you on the app, stopping you from receiving annoying calls from people you don’t even know.
Edit messages
We’ve all sent a message that had a word or information mixed up, right? But to avoid this kind of situation, it’s now possible to edit a message that has already been sent in the app. To use this feature, just click and hold on the message and choose the “Edit” option.
Be aware that edited messages are not silent and will display a warning that the message has been edited.
Conversation protection
If other people have access to your cell phone and you are worried about it, your privacy, you can now block access to the app and hide messages to protect conversations.
To do this, you need to go to the conversation you want to protect, click on the contact's name, look for the “Hidden conversations” option and select the “Hide conversation” selector. This will move your conversation to another tab, being protected with a password, facial recognition or fingerprint.
Same account on more than one device
For those who use more than one cell phone with access to WhatsApp, it is now possible to connect up to four devices to the same account, which can be used at the same time. This account linking guarantees security and privacy for users on all devices. In fact, if you go a long period of time without using your account, the platform will disconnect the app from your device to ensure security.
Call link
If you use WhatsApp for work or study, and need to hold meetings, you can create call links video link in the app, just like Zoom or Google Meet. To create a link, you need to click on “Calls”, select the option “Create call link” and select whether it will be voice or video. After that, the link will be created and you can send it to the contacts who will participate in the call.
