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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>2023 was an eventful year for Meta, as it introduced numerous updates to its instant messaging platform, WhatsApp \u2013 and the group has even more planned for 2024.<\/p>\n

Last year saw the popular messaging app gain the ability to edit messages after they had been sent, send HD videos and images, and the ability to share screens, to name a few.<\/p>\n

BankMyCell estimates that in 2023, WhatsApp had an estimated 2.7 billion monthly active users, positioning it as the most widely-used mobile chat application.<\/p>\n

The company regularly adds new capabilities to its mobile app, and 2024 is going to be no different.<\/p>\n

According to WABetaInfo, a company that keeps track of everything to do with WhatsApp, there are some exciting updates to be expected:<\/p>\n

WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to share files with people nearby to a future update of the app.<\/p>\n

WABetaInfor said that \u201cboth users will need to open this section to send and receive files, ensuring secure sharing within close proximity. It appears that it will be needed to shake the device to generate a share request, maintaining a controlled approach to file exchanges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thee company says that it will offer advantages by being able quickly share files with nearby people as \u201cit\u2019s ideal for situations where a fast and direct transfer is required.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, the phone number always remains hidden to non-contacts, ensuring privacy and security in every file exchange.<\/p>\n

Share status updates to Instagram<\/p>\n

Meta applications enable users to share and post content across multiple platforms.<\/p>\n

This means that users can share a reel or message on both Instagram and Facebook at the same time. However, WhatsApp was left out of this \u2013 until 2024.<\/p>\n

WABetaInfo said that the \u201csuggestion will appear through a convenient shortcut presented to users immediately after posting a new status.\u201d<\/p>\n

Share video or music in video calls<\/p>\n

The feature works for individual and group calls and effectively creates a virtual movie-watching or content-sharing session by allowing users share videos or songs on their device live during a call.<\/p>\n

Several versions of WhatsApp for Android beta currently allow for this function.<\/p>\n

WABetaInfo<\/a> says that this would go a long way towards promoting a \u201csense of togetherness\u201d and \u201cintimacy\u201d in calls.<\/p>\n

Marks chat as end-to-end encrypted<\/p>\n

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to assist users in end-to-end encrypted conversations. The feature will include a padlock icon with the label \u201cEnd-to-End Encrypted\u201d displayed prominently at the top of the app bar.<\/p>\n

This is to assure users that their private messages are secure and inaccessible to unauthorized parties.<\/p>\n

WABetaInfo says that the new caption that marks chats as end-to-end encrypted is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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