WhatsApp Releases New Features for Holidays: Missed Call Messages, Status Stickers, and More
WhatsApp adds features including one-tap missed call voice/video notes and AI tools that animate photos, aiming to enhance holiday communication and engagement, Meta said.
- On Thursday, WhatsApp announced a bundle of new features ahead of the holiday season, calling the release a packed edition of updates to help users connect.
- Amid the festive rush, WhatsApp said the updates aim to help people stay connected and make communication more expressive and personal during the holiday period.
- Introducing detailed tools, WhatsApp added Missed Call Messages for one-tap voice or video notes, Meta AI image generator using Midjourney and Flux, plus live-audio reactions and a consolidated media tab on Mac, Windows, and web.
- The update aims to boost engagement by adding Status creative tools like music lyrics and interactive stickers, while the Channels questions feature helps admins interact with audiences.
- Upgraded creative tools position WhatsApp as a platform where users craft polished holiday cards and short clips inside chats, while cleaner long URLs and refined link previews reduce clutter.
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WhatsApp new features: Missed call messages, AI image upgrades, animated photos and more in holiday update
WhatsApp is introducing new features for calls, chats, Status, and Channels. Users can now leave missed call notes and enjoy speaker spotlight in video calls. AI image creation is improved with new models. A media tab on desktop organizes files. Status gets music lyrics and interactive stickers. Channels allow real-time questions for better audience engagement.
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features Across Chats, Calls, and Updates
WhatsApp has introduced a wide range of new features across Chats, Calls, and Updates ahead of the holiday season. One of the most notable additions is “missed call messages,” a feature that lets users leave a voice or video note when a call goes unanswered—effectively replacing traditional voicemails. The platform has also launched animated stickers for voice chats and upgraded group calls by automatically highlighting whichever participant is …
End-of-year innovations are on the program for the WhatsApp messaging application, including missed call messages and improvements related to Meta AI.
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