The end of last year did not bode well for WhatsApp, as controversial privacy policies led many users to switch to rival applications such as Telegram and Signal.
The recent year 2021 demonstrated to be a finer year for WhatsApp than 2020. This year the platform not only presented numerous new features but also took many steps to improve the security and privacy of its users.
Important features released by WhatsApp in 2021
Transactions in cryptocurrency
WhatsApp gave its users a new gift at the end of the year by adding cryptocurrency to payment options using Meta's new digital vault Novi this year.
Thanks to Meta's new Vault Novi, WhatsApp users can now send and receive digital currency while chatting with their loved ones and friends.
Facebook's digital wallet Novi is available in Guatemala and the United States, but cryptocurrency transactions are currently permitted for users in US states.
Auto delete feature
WhatsApp has introduced another unique feature to enhance the security of its users and make the transmission of private information and messages more secure.
Users can now automatically delete their chats after a certain period.
Users can choose the auto-delete feature at their convenience for 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days, after which their messages will be automatically deleted.
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Relaxation of terms and conditions
In 2021, WhatsApp faced the most troubles with the new terms and conditions. Users worldwide described the new terms as a serious violation of their privacy.
WhatsApp management later made its terms optional to improve communication between its platform and users.
Permission to import animated sticker packs
With this feature, WhatsApp allows Android and iOS users to import third-party animated sticker packs on their platform. Previously, users could only use the sticker pack WhatsApp.
WhatsApp calling facility from desktop
This year, WhatsApp also introduced the ability for users to make private and secure calls individually from the WhatsApp desktop. WhatsApp is expected to bring the group calling feature to the desktop in 2022.
Speed boost feature in voice messages
This year, WhatsApp added an important feature to voice messaging on its platform. Thanks to this, users can increase the listening speed of a long voice message from one and a half to two times. This feature is very popular all over the world.
Security and privacy measures
WhatsApp always puts the security and privacy of its users first. And with that in mind, features such as the default message timer, View Once, and Multi-Device were released to users at the behest of Mark Zuckerberg.
Especially in this regard, the multi-device feature has been declared the best release of the year, and it is expected that WhatsApp will release the second version of this feature in 2022.
Archive
WhatsApp has released a feature called 'New Archive' for users who want to keep their chats safe, allowing users to archive their chats.
The best and standard pictures
This feature of WhatsApp fulfills the long wish of those who want to send and receive the best and high-resolution images. WhatsApp is now about to add a drawing editor shortcut feature for sending real-quality images.
Transfer chats from Android to iPhone
WhatsApp has started working on this unique feature for people migrating from Android to iOS. In the first few months of 2022, Android users can transfer chat history from an Android device to an iPhone.
End-to-end encrypted backup
WhatsApp has an end-to-end encryption (end-to-end encryption) two-way communication system on its platform to protect users' backups and prevent unauthorized access. View, listen, and read the message.) Added feature. There are also plans to add more such features to make the account holder's privacy more secure.
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This is one of the best features of WhatsApp released this year. However, it was not released to all users. And next year, it will be released to billions of WhatsApp users worldwide.
WhatsApp in 2022?
WhatsApp wants to continue the series of new features and updates for its users in 2022. The new features that WhatsApp will introduce in the new year include: deleting messages to empower message reactions, communities, and group admins.