5 WhatsApp features launching very soon: Check the list here

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• Oct 17, 2022 | Guriya Khatun

WhatsApp intends to raise the maximum number of users once more. The cap is currently set at 512 members. However, users will soon be able to add up to 1,024 people to a single group on the Meta-owned messaging network.

Digital Desk: In order to improve the user experience on the platform, WhatsApp is getting ready to roll out several new improvements. The instant messaging service, which is owned by Meta, is now working on improvements that will raise the current group chat member caps, restrict screenshots for "View once" images or movies, allow sharing of documents with captions, and perform other things.

According to reports, WhatsApp is also developing the WhatsApp Premium feature for WhatsApp business users, which would purportedly offer premium capabilities on specific subscriptions. Let's examine some of the soon-to-be-released WhatsApp features in more detail. These functions are currently being created.

Modify text after sending

In the future, WhatsApp will provide users the option to alter texts they've already sent. WabetaInfo claims that WhatsApp is now developing a new feature that is akin to Twitter and will allow users to amend messages within 15 minutes of sending them.

For messages that have been edited, the new functionality will display a "edited label" in the chat bubble. However, it is still unclear if the amended message may be changed again. The functionality is presently being worked on though, and beta testing will start very soon.

WhatsApp group participants limit to 1024

WhatsApp intends to raise the maximum number of users once more. The cap is currently set at 512 members. However, users will soon be able to add up to 1,024 people to a single group on the Meta-owned messaging network. By this week, a select number of WhatsApp beta testers for Android and iOS will have access to the feature. Notably, the functionality would enable WhatsApp to surpass its rival Telegram, which at the moment supports groups of up to 200,000 users.

Sharing documents with captions

Users of WhatsApp can send captioned images, videos, and GIFs. The site, however, will soon release a new version that will enable users to send their documents with captions. Users can utilise the search capability of the feature to look for any documents they have sent or received in chat. The function is currently being created and will shortly be made available for beta testing.

Screenshot blocking for media with "View Once"

The long-needed feature will now be available to WhatsApp users. The platform will no longer allow users to take screenshots of any "View Once" media, focusing on security and improving user privacy. Some Android beta testers presently have access to the feature, and it is anticipated that everyone will have it soon.

Premium WhatsApp subscription

For WhatsApp businesses, WhatsApp plans to provide a new Premium subscription level. Businesses can use this feature to gain access to premium-priced capabilities for expanded reach and enhanced device connection. A supplementary subscription called WhatsApp Premium is accessible to some corporate accounts. Currently, select iOS and Android beta users can access the feature. By navigating to WhatsApp Settings, beta users can enable the WhatsApp Premium service for businesses.