WhatsApp continues to elevate the user experience with new features. This comprehensive update package, prepared especially for the upcoming holiday season, includes innovations that will change our communication habits. The platform has made fundamental changes in many areas, from missed calls to AI-powered visual generation.

What does WhatsApp offer with its new features?

Aiming to make it easier and more effective for users to communicate with their loved ones, the platform focuses on practical solutions in this update. According to the published update notes, missed calls will no longer just remain as a notification. If the person you are calling cannot answer you at that moment, you will be able to instantly leave them a voice or video message. This way, the other person can listen to or watch the recording with a single touch when they are available.

Furthermore, the voice chat experience is also enriched. In voice chats initiated in large groups without ringing all members’ phones, you will now be able to react without interrupting the conversation. Thanks to new emojis you can use during the chat, you can say “hello” to your friends or react to what is being said without disrupting the flow.

Also, it’s easier to keep track of who is speaking in group conversations. In video calls, the person currently speaking will be automatically highlighted, eliminating focus issues in crowded meetings.

The tech giant has also integrated its investments in artificial intelligence into this update. Meta AI, supported by powerful models like Midjourney and Flux, has enhanced visual creation capabilities. Users can now create much more creative and personalized visuals in their chats or status updates. It’s even possible to create short, fun videos by transforming existing photos into animations with the help of AI.

There’s also good news for desktop users. Thanks to the new media tab added to Mac, Windows, and Web versions, links, documents, and media files are gathered in one central location. This feature will greatly simplify finding the file you’re looking for and speed up your workflow.

Finally, the “Status” and “Channels” features, which strengthen the social aspect of the platform, have also been updated. Music lyrics, interactive questions, and stickers have been added to status updates, while channel administrators can use the question-asking feature to increase interaction with their followers.

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