WhatsApp: Revolutionary update brings 12 new functions for iOS!

WhatsApp: Revolutionary update brings 12 new functions for iOS!

Österreich - On April 14, 2025, WhatsApp presented a comprehensive update for iPhone users, which contains a total of 12 new functions. The improvements aim to optimize communication and organization in everyday life. For users, this means both expanded options in chats as well as innovative functions for calls and the use of the channels, which are summarized under the menu item "Current". OE24 reports that the new features are already available and will be available on many devices.

A particularly outstanding feature of the update is the revision of the "current" tab, which is now accessible to all iOS users. Users can now create video notes of up to 60 seconds and share them directly with their subscribers. In addition, the update offers automatic written summaries (transcripts) for voice messages in the channels, which significantly simplifies the spread of information. Another useful aspect is the possibility of creating individual QR codes for each WhatsApp channel to increase the range and to facilitate sharing.

improvements in chats and calls

The new functions for chats include an display of the number of group members currently online and the possibility of marking certain groups as important. In addition, users can now react more easily by responding directly to existing emoji reactions. An innovative feature is the document scan, which enables you to photograph documents from the app and send it immediately. This is particularly practical for users who often have to replace documents. Schmidtis blog emphasizes that event planning is now possible in individual chats, with new response options such as "maybe" and "Accompanying option".

WhatsApp has also made significant improvements in the call functions. The users can now set WhatsApp as their standard app for messages and calls under iOS. The quality of video calls has also been optimized, with an automatic selection of the best connection available. For a better user experience, participants can now be added easier during an ongoing call without having to restart the call. Schmidtis blog also informs that users can now use a two-finger-gestured zoom adapt.

context and number of uses

WhatsApp is one of the most used apps worldwide and is the most popular messaging app in over 180 countries. According to the page Smart Home Fox , WhatsApp had about 2.4 billion active users in 2022. This shows how essential the app has become for daily communication. WhatsApp is particularly popular in Germany: around 27.45 million people used the app in 2021, which corresponds to 33% of the total population.

Despite the popularity, there are always concerns about data protection and privacy. Some of the users - about 33% - express data protection concerns, but still uses the app because of its contacts. WhatsApp is also planning to further improve the data protection guidelines in the future and to implement functions such as preventing screenshots of profile images.