New features that will be very useful are coming to WhatsApp.

New features are currently in the testing phase and promise to further enhance the user experience. Here are the latest changes in WhatsApp and details on what kind of experience they will offer to users.

MUSIC AND EMOJI LISTS: PERSONAL TOUCHES

According to Android Police, the new features offered by WhatsApp are bringing the app closer to Instagram, another platform owned by Meta.

One of the most notable features currently in testing is the option to add music to status updates. Users will be able to add a music track to their statuses, similar to Instagram Stories. This feature will allow friends and family members to better feel the emotion in each other's shares. Additionally, a "customized emoji" feature is also being tested, which allows users to quickly access their most frequently used emojis.

This will enable users to use emojis more practically while making status updates or responding to messages. These updates will make WhatsApp statuses more personal, interactive, and expressive. It is expected to attract significant interest, especially among younger users who are accustomed to Instagram-like features.

SEARCH ON THE WEB AND GALLERY SHORTCUTS

For users who constantly share photos, WhatsApp is introducing the "Search on the Web" option, which allows users to perform photo searches directly through Google Lens from the chat screen. This feature enables users to quickly identify objects or symbols in photos, providing a more efficient experience related to images.

Additionally, a direct shortcut to the gallery is being added to facilitate photo and video sharing. Now, users will be able to quickly access their galleries without having to navigate through several menus when sharing photos and videos. These new features will make media sharing via WhatsApp faster, easier, and more user-friendly.

INTERACTIVE STATUS UPDATES WITH POLLS AND 'ADD YOURS' TAGS

WhatsApp is introducing new content tags to add interactivity to status updates. One of these is the "poll" tag, which is still in beta testing. With this feature, users will be able to add multiple-choice polls to their statuses and interact through these polls. Polls previously used in WhatsApp chats can now also be utilized in status updates thanks to this feature.

Another anticipated feature is similar to the "Add Yours" tag on Instagram. Introduced last year on Instagram, this tag allows users to add their responses to a prompt. In WhatsApp, responses will only be visible to the original poster and selected individuals, ensuring that interactions remain private and end-to-end encrypted.

THE FUTURE OF WHATSAPP: WHAT AWAITS USERS?

The "poll" and "Add Yours" tags are currently only available to beta users, and the date for general availability has not yet been determined. With these features, WhatsApp is taking a significant step towards becoming an interactive and versatile platform. It aims to engage users more with dynamic and social media-like features. Meta places great importance on WhatsApp's privacy features, ensuring that even interactive features remain encrypted, thus keeping data secure.