Published 17:35 IST, August 22nd 2020

WhatsApp to roll out several updates like messenger rooms & QR codes; see list

WhatsApp Messenger will soon roll out several features like WhatsApp messenger rooms, QR codes, advanced search, etc among other things.

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WhatsApp messenger is one of most popular messaging apps in world. It helps users exchange text messs, photos, videos, documents, links and make voice as well as video calls. messenger has rolled out many new updates that will aid users in things like advanced search. Here is a list of some features that will soon be seen on app.

WhatsApp messenger has rolled out several updates that it will soon make available to all its users worldwide. w, some of m might be running under beta version for tests, while some of m might already be out and some of m might have reached your phone and would be functioning on your app already. Take a look at list below.

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WhatsApp updates:

WhatsApp messenger rooms:

During COVID 19 pandemic lockdown, numerous people resorted to social media apps to stay connected to friends and family. lockdown period saw a rise in number of users for apps like Zoom, Google Meet, etc. Rooms seems to be a feature introduced by WhatsApp to aid its users in video conferencing. feature allows users to video call ir friends on Facebook with up to 50 participants, which was t case earlier.

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Advanced Search:

Whatsapp already has a feature that allows users to search for messs on app. app shows chats and its information based on keyword inserted in search bar. However, earlier it was limited to text messs only.

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new feature will let users search messs like GIFS, pictures, documents, audios along with text messs. This feature will let users find a particular chat much faster. feature was released on beta trial bases on iOS earlier this month, and w it is coming for Android beta testers.

QR codes:

app is likely to roll out QR codes for android users very soon. It has come out for iOS users already. QR code will enable users to simply scan code and add a new contact saving hassle of typing and saving contact in phone.

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Animated Stickers for Android:

WhatsApp had rolled out animated stickers for iOS users. It is expected to release soon for Android users as well. feature will enable users to send and receive more stickers and be more expressive in chats.

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17:35 IST, August 22nd 2020