WhatsApp may soon release 10 new features.

[{"selector":"#anim-d2038779-37f5-4f7f-bb4f-3d54faae6045 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] By: Ravi Ranjan April 28, 2023

VIDEO MESSAGES

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SEARCH BAR IN SETTINGS ON ANDROID

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EXPIRING GROUPS ON IOS

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CHANNELS

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LOCK INDIVIDUAL CHATS

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EDIT SENT MESSAGES CONTINUE

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MUTE CALLS FROM UNKNOWN NUMBERS

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ANIMATED EMOJI

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TEXT EDITOR FOR DRAWING TOOL

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REDESIGNED KEYBOARD ON ANDROID

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