WhatsApp is working on a handful of new features behind the scenes. As reported by reliable WhatsApp-related tipster WABetaInfo, some of the upcoming features are the ability to search by date and ShareChat integration among others.
As the name suggests, the feature will let you filter and search messages from a particular date – a feature that has been present in popular WhatsApp alternatives like Telegram for quite a while now.
WhatsApp will soon support native playback of videos from homegrown social media platform ShareChat. With this update, you will be able to play ShareChat videos right inside WhatsApp without leaving the app. The messaging app already supports inline video playback from Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
From one of the images shared by WABetaInfo, it is evident that the company will add PiP support as well. The feature will be available on both Android and iOS whenever WhatsApp rolls it out.
WhatsApp is also looking to declutter the ‘Storage usage’ section. It will be separated into two sections – Large files and Forwarded files. Yes, you can finally bulk delete all those annoying forward images and videos in a few taps. Image: WABetaInfo
WhatsApp will also apparently let you delete all messages except starred ones in a chat. This can be useful to clear up conversation history while keeping all essential messages backed up. Image: WABetaInfo
Search Image on Web for iOS
While WhatsApp beta users have the option to verify forwarded messages by searching it on the web, the company plans to roll out the same for images as well. You can possibly learn whether a stock image has been altered or whether it’s an older image that’s only being circulated to wreak havoc in strenuous times. Image: WABetaInfo
Although WhatsApp did finally bring dark mode, the overall color selection is not something dark mode enthusiasts would endorse. Well, it appears like the company is experimenting with a new lighter shade of green (pictured below) in an attempt to set things right. Image: WABetaInfo
