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WhatsApp features currently in the works

By Sanjana Shankar

1

New emojis

WhatsApp has added 21 new emojis from Unicode 15.0. It is currently limited to the Android beta channel and could get a wider rollout soon.

2

Identify unknown senders

WhatsApp is introducing an update that will display push names instead of numbers in the chat's message bubble, making it easier to identify unknown senders.

3

Testing new features

The new feature is being developed and tested on the beta channel as a part of Android 2.23.5.12 and iOS 23.5.0.73 updates.

4

Revamped drawing editor

WhatsApp is working on enhancing the drawing editor by incorporating new tools and fonts, including Calistoga, Courier Prime, and Damion.

5

Expiring group chats

The app is also working on another new feature for iOS, called 'expiring groups,' which will allow you to set an expiration date for group chats.

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