WhatsApp is once again leading internet communication with regular WhatsApp update that are shaping the manner in which we call, chat, and remain connected anywhere globally. The new update of WhatsApp has a bucket load of new features that refine the WhatsApp chatting experience, making WhatsApp calling in Dubai better, and more power over notifications and interaction between one-to-one and group messaging.
Let's break down the new feature roundup at WhatsApp with special focus on changes that matter most to UAE and international users.
WhatsApp Group Chats Get Smarter
The WhatsApp chat feature has been redesigned to offer more usability and interaction in group and single whatsapp chat.
1. Live 'Online' Indicator in Group Chats
Now. Now, it is easier for the members to get a glimpse of how many online members a group has. The rollout of the feature has a built-in presence feature in real-time, as a group name to make understanding it easier.
2. Priority-Based Notifications
Notifications for group WhatsApp chat have been quite indiscriminate. With the rollout of the "Notify for" feature now, one can now be notified for mentions, replies, or messages from saved contacts alone. The specificity here renders WhatsApp chat a highly personalised and delegated priority space for messaging.
Adding Events in Private Chats
In addition to Groups, WhatsApp is also launching an option to allow users to add events in private chats too. The new additions are:
- RSVP options like "Maybe"
- Add a plus one feature
- Add end date and time for long events
- Pin the event to chat so it never gets lost
Schedule meetings, personal events, or spontaneous gatherings with WhatsApp chat in a more natural and interactive way.
Respond Faster with Tappable Reactions
If you reply to a message with an emoji, you can now tap the exact same emoji and thus leave the reaction by a single tap. This subtle but useful adjustment will save time by bringing the smoothness to the light-hearted jokes.
New Document Scanning for iPhone Users
iPhone users will love this sheer brilliance addition: now you can scan and share documents directly from WhatsApp. Below the attachment tray, the "Scan document" feature enables you to tap, crop, and send documents without exiting the app.
Make WhatsApp Your Default App on iPhone
With the latest iOS update, WhatsApp is now available as your default messaging and call app. Visit Settings > Default Apps, choose WhatsApp, and have a hassle-free chat on your phone.
WhatsApp Call Dubai: Smoother, Crisper, and Even More Convenient
WhatsApp call Dubai features are getting better leaps and bounds to offer smoother connectivity and clearer communication in Dubai despite known constraints in the past.
1. Pinch to Zoom on Video Calls
This high-end iPhone feature introduces you to a zoom-in gesture on a video call. You want to draw attention or just want an eye closer to something, and now it's fingertips away.
2. Add Participants to Call
Where there is some conversation, with any conversation, users can now press the phone button and select "Add to call" to add a second contact directly to an ongoing conversation in an instant.
3. Enhanced-Quality Video Calls
WhatsApp made calling over video better with technology that utilises an optimised route procedure. It picks the best internet route for calling, with freezes and call drops minimal. Content sharing in HD format gets more fluid with improved bandwidth discovery.
Channels and Status Updates Made Easier
WhatsApp improved its Channels and Status update feature page with improvements to make content sharing smoother:
1. Share Video Notes (Up to 60 Seconds)
Admins can now record and share short video notes in their Channels, just like the feature is already present in regular chats.
2. Voice Message Transcripts
You can now view voice message transcripts in Channels. Convenient when you're in a meeting or you're out and about and can't listen immediately.
3. QR Code for Channel Growth
Channel administrators can now generate a customised QR code to market their Channel. It is easy and secure to gain more followers with just a swift scan.
WhatsApp in Dubai: A Growing Digital Phenomenon
Despite continued limitations on calling Dubai via WhatsApp, the app remains a favorite method of communication in the UAE. With the launch of its latest features like smoother video calls, end-to-end encryption of messages, document scanning, and event integration, WhatsApp is still the preferred choice for personal and business use.
DXB APPS: Building the Best Mobile Experiences in Dubai
With the distinguished position as a top mobile app development Dubai leader, DXB APPS creates secure and feature-rich yet intuitive applications for customers in Dubai. Networked mobile app developers at DXB APPS, a best mobile app development company support both basic chat app development for WhatsApp and advanced e-commerce platform construction using modern technology.
Having a strong UAE, Abu Dhabi and other Emirates app development Abu Dhabi background, DXB APPS guarantees each app is client-oriented as well as user experience conformity and locally accepted. We owe their tailored solution and strict development process to the fact that Dubai and non-Dubai organisations outsource work to them.
Conclusion
With each new release of WhatsApp, the app becomes stronger, simpler, and even more attuned to the communication demands of the day. Organising meetings, connecting with other individuals, or merely being near friends and family, the greater functionality of WhatsApp with each click lends itself to the simplicity of communicating.
FAQs
1. Is WhatsApp call legal to use in Dubai?
Voice and video calls on WhatsApp are prohibited in the UAE as VoIP is not approved. Yet, some features work at times based on the network or Wi-Fi.
2. How do I set WhatsApp as the default on iPhone?
Settings > Default Apps > Set WhatsApp as default for calls and messages. This is possible with current iOS versions.
3. Which company has the capabilities to create a WhatsApp application in Dubai?
DXB APPS operates as one of Dubai's top mobile application development firms, which specialises in creating chat apps alongside social media features and custom apps according to business requirements.
