WhatsApp and iOS is getting three new features, according to TechCrunch.
- Filters – Users can now add one of five filters to their photos, videos, and GIFs from within WhatsApp. After shooting or uploading, users can swipe to choose from pop, black and white, cool, chrome, and film filters
- Albums – When users send four or more photos or videos, WhatsApp will now automatically group them into an album with a tile layout. Recipients can open the album to swipe through the media full-screen
- Reply Shortcuts – You can reply to a specific message in a thread by swiping on it, which pops it to the bottom of the chat window where you can type a response. This is especially useful in fast-moving group chats where someone’s question might get buried in other messages before you can reply
While iOS users are getting the update, it’s not sure whether Android counterparts will have these added features as well. “We’d like to add these features to the Android app in the future, but do not have timing to share yet.”
