New WhatsApp Tips & Tricks - EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW!!!

Summary

The video highlights exciting new updates on WhatsApp, such as the ability to edit messages, lock chats with fingerprint security, and send instant video notes. Other features include AI-powered stickers, privacy options like fingerprint lock, HD photo/video sharing, and the ability to message yourself for note-taking. WhatsApp also introduces new channel features, hidden status options, and a useful tool for managing disappearing messages. These enhancements improve user experience, making WhatsApp more interactive, secure, and fun to use with creative and privacy-focused additions.

Takeaways

• 😀 You can now edit WhatsApp messages within 15 minutes of sending them by tapping and holding the message and selecting the edit option.
• 😀 A new Chat Lock feature allows you to use your fingerprint to lock chats and hide them in a special folder.
• 😀 WhatsApp now supports video notes. Instead of sending voice notes, tap the mic icon, change it to the video icon, and record a quick video.
• 😀 WhatsApp has added a poll feature to make group chats more interactive and help with decision-making.
• 😀 AI-powered sticker creation is now available. You can create unique stickers by describing what you want, like a 'shocked chicken with big eyes.'
• 😀 You can now lock your entire WhatsApp app with a fingerprint or Face ID to enhance privacy.
• 😀 WhatsApp's 'View Once' mode lets you send photos or videos that can only be viewed once, preventing screenshots or copies.
• 😀 WhatsApp has introduced an Avatar feature, where you can create a digital version of yourself and use it in stickers and as a profile picture.
• 😀 You can now share photos and videos in HD quality, allowing you to choose the resolution before sending.
• 😀 WhatsApp now hides when you leave a group chat, so only admins can see when someone exits, preserving your privacy.
• 😀 A new feature allows you to send messages to yourself, which can be handy for saving notes, shopping lists, or files across devices.

Q & A

What is the new message editing feature in WhatsApp?

The new message editing feature allows you to edit sent messages within 15 minutes. This is useful for correcting typos or changing the content of a message after it's been sent.

How does the Chat Lock feature work in WhatsApp?

The Chat Lock feature allows you to lock specific chats with fingerprint authentication, making them hidden from the main chat screen. You can access them from a 'Chat Lock' folder after unlocking them.

What is the Instant Video Message feature in WhatsApp?

The Instant Video Message feature lets you send video notes instead of voice notes. By tapping the mic icon, it changes to a video icon, and you can hold and swipe up to record and send a quick video message.

How do AI-generated stickers work on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp now allows users to create AI-generated stickers. By typing a description, such as 'shocked chicken with big eyes,' AI generates a unique sticker for you. This is a fun and creative feature.

What privacy features does WhatsApp offer to protect users' data?

WhatsApp offers multiple privacy features, such as fingerprint lock for the app, view-once mode for sending private photos or videos that can't be copied, and the ability to silence unknown callers. The app also has a 'start checkup' to ensure your privacy settings are optimized.

What is the Avatar feature in WhatsApp, and how is it used?

The Avatar feature allows users to create a digital version of themselves. You can either create one from scratch or take a photo for WhatsApp to generate an avatar. This avatar can be used as a profile picture or sent as stickers in chats.

How has WhatsApp improved the quality of media sharing?

WhatsApp now offers an HD sharing option for photos and videos. You can select the quality before sending, ensuring that your media is shared in higher resolution compared to the previous compression.

What are WhatsApp Channels, and how do they work?

WhatsApp Channels are a new way to follow organizations, news outlets, or public figures. You can follow channels for updates, and interact with them in a way similar to status updates. You can also mute or unfollow them as needed.

Can you message yourself on WhatsApp, and what is the benefit?

Yes, WhatsApp now allows you to message yourself. This is useful for keeping notes, reminders, or sharing media between your devices without needing to add contacts to your list.

How can you save disappearing messages on WhatsApp?

You can save disappearing messages by tapping and holding them, then selecting the save icon. This will prevent the message from disappearing, and it will be stored in the 'Kept Messages' section.