WhatsApp update for iOS introduces automatic albums, color filters and more features
These new features are only available for iOS users for now, and there is no information provided as to when, Android users will receive it.
WhatsApp for iOS now has some interesting new features. The new update brings in a new quick-reply feature for group chats, along with the ability to add color filters to your media and also, automatic albums in chats. The v2.17.30 update for iPhone is now available on the App Store. At the moment, no information has been shared to as when, the new features will make its way on Android.
Firstly, WhatsApp has introduced five new filters - pop, black and white, cool, chrome and film – which can be applied to a photo, video or gif before it is sent. The company is expected to introduce new filters in the future.
Now, when you receive multiple photos from the same sender in a row, they will be grouped together as an album. In the past, if you would send multiple photos, they would appear in an endless stream in your chat, placed below each other. With the new feature, all photos are automatically, more organized, and are placed in a single album. Users will just need to tap on the album and see all photos and videos in full screen.
Lastly, with the new reply shortcut, users can simply swipe right in any message to quickly reply to it, which pops up to the bottom of the chat window where you can reply to the message. This can be very useful for group chats.