WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world with more than two billion users worldwide.
The application, launched in 2009, was acquired by the company “Meta”, which owns “Facebook” five years later, and worked to constantly update “WhatsApp” and offer features that make the user experience is more enjoyable.
WhatsApp has some hidden features that can make using the app easier and give you a better experience:
Ultra stealth mode
There are a few little tricks that can be used to prevent the sender of the message from knowing that you have seen their message.
A simple way is to long press the message when it appears on the locked iPhone screen.
This opens a preview of the full text so you can read the message without having to open it in the app.
Bring back your conversations
Users may want to recover their chats in case they are accidentally deleted and possibly lost forever.
WhatsApp has a feature that can send conversations directly to an email address.
This can be done by opening the chat you want to save, then clicking Options > More and then Email Chat.
Up to 40,000 messages can be sent at any time, with or without media files.
send your location
You can let a friend know exactly where you are and let them track your phone’s location through the app.
This can be useful, for example, if you are late for an appointment or meeting.
Users can choose between three viewing times: 15 minutes, one hour, or eight hours.
Doing so depends on the system you are using.
On iOS: Tap a chat, tap the + button in the bottom left, tap Location, then Share Live Location and choose a duration.
And on Android: Click on the chat, then click the paperclip image on the right, then click “Location” then “Share live location” and select the duration.
Sending photos or videos will be lost
Similar to how Snapchat works, it’s possible to send a photo or video that disappears once viewed.
This can be useful if you want to send sensitive or private information, but remember that the recipient can still take a screenshot.
To turn on this feature on iOS: Open the chat, tap the + icon, select the photo or video, tap the “1” to the right of the blue send arrow, then send.
On Android: Open the chat, tap the paperclip icon, select a photo or video, tap the “1” next to the blue send arrow and send.
Hands-free recording of voice messages
While most people know that you can send voice messages to your contacts through the app, many may not know that a message can be recorded hands-free.
To do this, press and hold the microphone icon and then swipe up to reveal the ‘lock’ so you can record without keeping your hand on the microphone.
When the message is complete, simply press the send button.
Pin important friends and group chats
For those who often leave their messages unanswered or take a long time to respond, WhatsApp has a feature that can be very useful.
Users can pin certain conversations to the top of the app, meaning they’ll be the first to see new and unread messages. To enable the feature:
On iOS: Swipe from left to right, tap Pin Chat
On Android: Touch and hold a chat and tap the pin at the top of the screen
Request Face ID o Press ID to open the application
Unfortunately, this feature is currently only available to iOS users, but it adds another level of security for anyone who wants to keep their messages away from prying eyes.
Once the feature is turned on, Face ID or Touch ID will be required to access messages even on an unlocked phone.
Source: Sun
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