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 5 Upcoming WhatsApp Features in 2023: Edit Message Duration, Disappearing Messages, and More

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app, is gearing up to introduce new features in 2023 to make messaging more fun, and interactive, and enhance its user interface. While some of these features have already been introduced, others are currently in beta testing or development. Here are the top 5 upcoming WhatsApp features that we might see soon on Meta-owned WhatsApp.

Edit Message Duration

One of the most anticipated features that WhatsApp is expected to introduce soon is the edit message option. This feature will allow users to edit their messages after sending them, correcting mistakes quickly and easily without sending additional messages or deleting the wrong ones. However, the platform will provide a 15-second window to edit sent messages. Additionally, edited messages will be marked with an "edited" label within the message bubble, visible to both the sender and receiver.

Disappearing Messages

WhatsApp is also planning to update the disappearing messages section. With the new update, the platform is said to add 15 new durations to set for the disappearing message option. Currently, WhatsApp allows its users to send disappearing messages that disappear from the chat of both sender and receiver automatically. Users can set the durations for disappearing messages from 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days. However, WhatsApp will soon add 15 new time duration options for disappearing messages under the "More options" menu.

Pin Messages

WhatsApp is working on a new feature: the ability to pin messages within a chat window. Users will be able to pin messages in personal or group chat for faster accessibility by selecting the 'Pin' option available in the chat window. Once the message is pinned, a small icon will appear on the chat bubble indicating that the message is pinned, and the message will be shown at the top of the conversation for quick access.

View Once Audio

The Meta-owned platform is also working on a new feature that will allow users to send audio messages that are only playable once. Just like view once photos or videos, users will be able to send 'listen once audio' in the chat windows. This feature will enhance users' privacy and reduce the risk of audio being played repeatedly with someone else, protecting sensitive and confidential information.

Audio Chats

WhatsApp is now planning to allow users to join audio chats and stay connected, just like Discord. While the platform already allows users to initiate group video and audio calls, the new audio chats will further make the messaging experience more interactive and fun. According to the WAbetainfo report, WhatsApp will add new waveforms in the chat header, which will allow users to start audio chats. While not much has been disclosed about this feature, WhatsApp is expected to release the audio chat option in future updates.

In conclusion, WhatsApp is continually updating its features to enhance the messaging experience for its users. With these new updates, WhatsApp will become more interactive, fun, and secure. We can expect these features to be released soon for beta testing before being rolled out to everyone in future updates of the app.