{"id":7763,"date":"2024-10-07T10:15:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/?p=7763"},"modified":"2025-11-26T05:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T05:50:12","slug":"whatsapp-new-features-for-status-and-video-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/whatsapp-new-features-for-status-and-video-call\/","title":{"rendered":"WhatsApp Enhancements: 2 Exciting New Features for Status Updates and Video Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#whats-app-has-rolled-out-two-exciting-features-for-its-status-updates\">WhatsApp has rolled out two exciting features for its Status updates:<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#1-like-status-updates\">1. Like Status Updates<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#2-private-mentions\">2. Private Mentions<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#video-call-enhancements\">Video Call Enhancements<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#1-filters\">1. Filters<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#2-backgrounds\">2. Backgrounds<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#3-additional-features\">3. Additional Features <\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WhatsApp, the widely used messaging platform owned by Meta, keeps evolving by introducing new features to improve the user experience. Recent updates focus on status updates and video calls, making interactions more engaging and personalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s a closer look at these new exciting updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-2-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Whatsapp new feature \n\" class=\"wp-image-7764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-2-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-2-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-2-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/ios-icon-screengrab-267392\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/ios-icon-screengrab-267392\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"whats-app-has-rolled-out-two-exciting-features-for-its-status-updates\">WhatsApp has rolled out two exciting features for its Status updates:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"1-like-status-updates\">1. Like Status Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can now express appreciation for friends\u2019 statuses by tapping the heart icon located next to the caption bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Privacy Matters: <\/strong> Likes are private, meaning only the person who posted the status and the one who liked it can see the interaction in the viewers list, emphasizing that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-private-browser-for-enhanced-online-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.negup.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-private-browser-for-enhanced-online-privacy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy matters.<\/a> This feature simplifies interaction and allows users to engage more meaningfully with each other\u2019s updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"2-private-mentions\">2. Private Mentions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to tagging on Instagram Stories, this feature allows users to mention specific friends in their status updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exclusivity<\/strong>: Only the person mentioned will see the status; others will not be privy to it. Mentioned users have the option to reshare the status, maintaining privacy from others.<br>This feature is perfect for sharing personal moments or inside jokes with chosen friends.<br>These status features aim to foster a more interactive and fun experience for users, allowing for deeper connections through shared moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"video-call-enhancements\">Video Call Enhancements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we transition into October, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.whatsapp.com\/meta-ai-on-whatsapp-now-multilingual-more-creative-and-smarter\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.whatsapp.com\/meta-ai-on-whatsapp-now-multilingual-more-creative-and-smarter\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp has introduced<\/a> Filters and Backgrounds for video calls, enhancing the visual aspect of virtual conversations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"1-filters\">1. Filters<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can choose from ten distinct filters to alter their appearance during video calls, including Warm, Cool, Black &amp; White, Light leak, Dreamy, Prism light, Fisheye, Vintage TV, Frosted glass and Duotone This variety allows users to express their personality and add creativity to their calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-21e272b9a609999379b80de3a0d237aa\" id=\"2-backgrounds\"><strong>2. Backgrounds<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WhatsApp offers multiple background options, including pebbles, Cafe, Forest, Foodie, Beach, Smoosh, Living Room, Office, Celebration, Sunset, Blur. These backgrounds are designed to maintain privacy, preventing others from seeing untidy surroundings during video calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2633adfc2695bc81844a7f4b2355eb1e\" id=\"3-additional-features\"><strong>3. Additional Features <\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touch-Up and Low Light Modes: These tools enhance video quality, ensuring better clarity and aesthetics during calls. To access these features, users simply tap the magic wand icon at the top right corner of the video call screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest updates to WhatsApp highlight the platform&#8217;s dedication to enhancing user engagement and privacy. The introduction of status likes and private mentions enable deeper interactions among friends, while filters and backgrounds elevate the video calling experience. As these features roll out over the coming weeks, users can look forward to a more enjoyable and personalized WhatsApp experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Source: timesofindia and indiatoday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp, the widely used messaging platform owned by Meta, keeps evolving by introducing new features to improve the user experience. Recent updates focus on status updates and video calls, making interactions more engaging and personalized. 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