Upcoming WhatsApp updates and features in 2023

The famous messaging app WhatsApp undergoes various updates to keep up with user trends, adding value to the app.

1-Transfer chat without Google drive:

Technology news: Another improvement currently being worked on is the ability to transfer WhatsApp chat history between Android phones without the use of Google Drive. Using this technologically advanced alternative, users will find it much easier to transfer their chat history from one phone to another. When it’s ready, users can transfer their chats to Android by going to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat transfer to Android, scanning the QR code, and then following the on-screen instructions.

2. View once text:

The view once text feature allows users to send a message that will be automatically deleted once read by the receiver. This feature improves the security of confidential information. This feature is only applicable to text-based messages and not to audio, video, or image-based messages.

3. Bookmark feature in disappearing chats:

WhatsApp is working on a bookmark icon. It appears in the message bubble of the disappearing messages, indicating that they will not disappear from the chat. The feature is under development on Android. WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo said the feature would distinguish saved messages from regular messages that disappear in chat.

4. Multiple chats selection on WhatsApp desktop:

WhatsApp is also working on the desktop version of the app, adding some quality-of-life features. Revealed at the end of 2022, the Company is working on WhatsApp new feature that will allow users to select multiple chats at once on the desktop app, making it easy to mute them or mark them as read or unread. This feature is still being developed and will be released in a future update.

5. Security updates – 6-digit code login:

WhatsApp is testing a new verification option on the Android app with a small group of beta testers. This extra layer of security requires users to enter a code when attempting to log in to WhatsApp on a secondary device via companion mode. Users can expect a public release of this feature.