If you're using WhatsApp on iOS, there's another update you should be aware of: Developer Meta has started adding support for picture-in-picture mode of video calls, so you can always see who you're talking to. while using other apps. on your iPhone.
Updating (via 9to5Mac) is fairly simple and comes with App Store version XNUMX. When you're on a video call on WhatsApp, simply minimize the app and you'll get a persistent video thumbnail on the screen that you can drag around as needed.
WhatsApp announced that the feature was on the way last year, and it seems that beta testing has gone well enough that picture-in-picture mode is free for everyone. That is, for everyone who owns an iPhone, it's unclear if this feature is coming to Android at some point.
The iOS update also includes other improvements, such as the ability to add captions to documents, support for longer group chat names and descriptions, and custom avatars that can be used as stickers.
The app that keeps updating
Meta, not surprisingly, is going to be interested in bringing millions of people back to WhatsApp, which is undoubtedly part of the reason its software developers are so busy: very few apps get as many and as frequent updates for WhatsApp. .
Whether it's to be able to send messages even when the Internet is down or to increase the number of photos and videos you can post in a chat, we usually don't have to wait long for another update to appear for WhatsApp.
For the most part, they're also useful and thoughtful updates, the most recent being a good example: being able to continue on a video call while working on other apps clearly improves the user experience.
Also, don't forget the huge number of apps under the WhatsApp banner. You can get native apps for Windows and macOS, as well as Android and iOS, and there's even a version that runs in a web browser. All we need now is an iPad version.