latest whatsapp new features 2022

1. Leave Groups Silently on WhatsApp

Starting later in August 2022, it will be possible to exit a WhatsApp group privately without alerting everyone in the group. Instead, only the admins will be notified.

This will definitely eliminate the drama or embarrassment that comes with leaving a group, and the inevitable DMs from people wanting to know why you abandoned them. If you are like this writer, who likes to leave a party quietly, this feature will be a welcome relief.

2. Choose Who Can See When You're Online on WhatsApp

WhatsApp started by letting everyone see when you are online. Then, it made it possible to hide your online status from everyone. Then, it made it so that only people who are in your contacts list, and people you have messaged with before, could see you online.

Now WhatsApp will make it possible for you to pick and choose who can and can't see when you are online. One can only hope that those among your friends and family that you haven't white-listed into this exclusive club won't take offense.

3. Screenshot Blocking For WhatsApp's View Once Messages

View Once, or disappearing photos, is a feature that has become popular for a wide array of reasons, not the least of which is that it goes a long way in preventing revenge porn by jilted lovers who happen to have your private photos. However, there was always the risk that someone could screenshot the disappearing photo.

WhatsApp will now enable screenshot blocking for View Once messages for an added layer of protection. This feature is currently undergoing testing. WhatsApp is yet to announce when it will go live.

Wait a Few Weeks to Use WhatsApp's Latest Privacy Features

WhatsApp has pointed out that these features are still undergoing tests and are not yet live on the app, so do not be frustrated when you cannot find them.

We are willing to wait because these features will certainly improve your WhatsApp experience, not to mention safety.