Whatsapp 'Holiday Mode', Linked Accounts And More: The Top Three Features To Expect
Whatsapp is working on three new features in an effort to improve the user experience and to better connect with consumers. According to a report by WA Beta Info, Facebook is planning to add WhatsApp, which is owned by Vacation and Silent mode, and the option to add accounts. In the coming days, all three features are expected to be available on Android, iOS and Windows Phone mobile platforms. You need to know about the upcoming features of Whatsapp.
Wake mode
W.A. Beta Info saw a new feature being tested in the iOS, Android and Windows Phone apps, which is known simply as the holiday mode. Generally, when you receive the message, chat will be automatically unsecured by WhatsApp. New holiday mode, if turned on, allows users to stop archived chat from appearing again even if they are muted. This should be useful when you are not willing to answer the messages without leaving the group altogether or blocking the person on the other side of the conversation. The report says that this facility is still in development.
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Silent mode.
A related feature, which is already live on the Android mobile platform, is called silent mode. It basically allows users to hide app badges for mute chat. According to the report, Silent mode is automatically enabled by default, so there is no option to enable it manually. The silent guide is essentially an upgrade for the mute function.
Linked accounts
Finally, Whatsapp is working on the user's option to connect the Whatsapp account to external services such as Instagram. Featuring feature, which will be located under your profile settings, what appears to be suitable for whatsapp business, but there are some references that may eventually come up on regular apps too.
"The feature mainly develops for WhatsApp, but some references were found in the general Whatsapp app. WABetaInfo says it is not available for both apps yet." The purpose of the "linked accounts" option is still unknown.