WhatsApp is all set to launch some new features this year. The company is already testing some of these features on beta users and will soon roll them out to everyone. WhatsApp’s 2023 list of new features is likely to include screen lock for the desktop app, text at once, companion mode, PiP for video calls on iOS, and more. In this article, we have compiled a list of new WhatsApp features that are currently under development and may release in the coming months till 2023.
whatsapp feature launch in 2023
Here are the features of WhatsApp that are now live in the stable version of the app.
search whatsapp messages by date
WhatsApp’s Search for messages by date feature is now available for all iPhone users. This will help users to find a specific message in the long chat history. This feature allows users to search and find messages by date. To use this feature, make sure WhatsApp is updated to 23.1.75 app version. After that go to chat window -> click on profile -> tap on ‘Search’ -> search box will appear on chat window. To view messages by date, select the calendar icon just above the on-screen keyboard and select a date and month.
new whatsapp features launching in 2023
There are many new features in the WhatsApp pipeline that are expected to launch during 2023. Let’s take a look at each of them.
| Properties | equipment |
| partner mode | Android and iPhone |
| see text once | Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac |
| Picture-in-Picture for video calls on iOS | iphone |
| Voice Notes on Status | Android and iPhone |
| call tab on whatsapp desktop | Windows and Mac |
| whatsapp business directory | Android and iPhone |
| screenlock for whatsapp desktop | Windows and Mac |
| dedicated video mode | Android and iPhone |
| sending compression free images | Android and iPhone |
partner mode
The biggest problem with WhatsApp is that users cannot log in with the same account on more than one phone. The upcoming ‘Companion Mode’ may soon change this by allowing users to link their existing WhatsApp account or mobile number to additional phones. With this mode enabled, users will not be logged out from their primary mobile when they sign in on another phone. This will finally unlock the possibility to use WhatsApp on Android phone and iPhone simultaneously. Since the feature is currently in beta for Android, expect a stable release in the coming months.
see text once
As the name suggests, Once View will allow users to send text-based messages that will be automatically deleted when opened and read by the recipient. This feature can really come in handy when you want the other side party not to store any confidential and personal information. Take a look at it as a text alternative to the Photos feature that WhatsApp has been sporting for a while now.
Picture-in-Picture for video calls on iOS
WhatsApp users on Android have been enjoying video calls in picture-in-picture mode for a few months now. The same functionality may soon be coming to iPhones that will allow users to browse through other apps while making video calls miniaturized into a tiny interface that can be dragged and placed anywhere on the screen. With PiP for video calls, users will be able to multitask easily.
Voice Notes on Status
Currently, WhatsApp lets users upload text, images, videos and URLs as status (stories) updates. In the coming few months, a new type of media may soon be added to Status i.e. Voice Notes. According to WABetaInfo, when in the status upload interface, users will be able to post up to 30 seconds of voice notes for their status by selecting the ‘microphone’ icon in the lower right corner. Furthermore, these voice notes can be end-to-end encrypted and will only be shared with the people you choose.
call tab on whatsapp desktop
For most users, WhatsApp is the go-to solution for video calls and group calls. To keep up with all recent and missed calls, WhatsApp may soon introduce a dedicated calls tab for its desktop app. The call log will sync with the phone in real time to provide users with an up-to-date calling history. Note that this functionality may not come to WhatsApp Web as it does not support voice calling natively, unlike WhatsApp for Windows and Mac.
whatsapp business directory
Currently available in a handful of countries, the WhatsApp business directory will let users search and connect with businesses based on different categories and niche, including restaurants, grocery stores, automobile services, etc. But it works for both existing and new WhatsApp businesses. The accounts have to send in their request to apply for the business directory and only then users on the platform will be able to find them. WhatsApp has also released additional details about the Business Directory on its official blog post. In addition, businesses will be able to provide ‘Add to Cart’ functionality within WhatsApp.
screenlock for whatsapp desktop
Unlike the WhatsApp mobile app, the desktop app does not come with a biometric screen lock. Having a built-in screen lock adds additional layers of security, provided the user has also enabled device lock from the settings. The feature could arrive on both Windows and Mac sometime in 2023.
dedicated video mode
WhatsApp is working to bring a new dedicated video mode to its platform. This will be different from the current mode where users have to press and hold the shutter button to record video using WhatsApp’s inbuilt camera interface. Once the feature is rolled out with the new update, there will be a separate video recording option with a dedicated button within the camera UI.
sending compression-free images
While sending pictures through WhatsApp, it often degrades the quality of the images resulting in loss of details and resolution. However, a new feature that is reportedly in the works may bring a dedicated button within the screenshot editor screen that will allow users to change the quality of images to avoid any compression while sharing images in chats and groups. Will give
