WhatsApp is working on AR calling filters, avatars, and background effects for video calls. The underdevelopment feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.13.14.
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A future update to WhatsApp might block bad actors from taking screenshots of your profile photos. The company is testing the unreleased feature with some users running the latest WhatsApp iOS beta.
Building more on its Favorites feature, WhatsApp has added a new filter in the Chats tab to display important contacts. It is rolling out to some testers running WhatsApp Android beta v2.24.12.7.
WhatsApp has started rolling out its redesigned Status updates tray to some Android beta testers. The feature has been developed for a while now and brings bigger thumbnails to preview status updates.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users share files with their contacts when offline. The feature will work like AirDrop and Nearby Share to send documents, media, etc.
WhatsApp is working on an option to upload high-quality photos and videos by default. The feature currently under development was discovered in WhatsApp version 2.24.5.6 beta for Android.
WhatsApp is making some improvements to its Channels feature. The instant messaging app has added some advanced search filters for users to explore WhatsApp channels more efficiently.