App: WhatsApp
Version:23.0
Release Date: October 20, 2023.
We are excited to introduce WhatsApp Version 23.0 filled with exciting features and improvements to make your day-to-day chat experience more seamless. We will walk you through the changes you can expect.
What's new
Features:
Message Privacy: You can now lock a chat with a friend or loved one. The chat will not be visible to anyone except you. A password or a face ID recognition will be required and it's advisable not to share your password with anyone.
View Once: it is as exciting as it sounds! You can send pictures and videos to your friends without fear of a third party seeing it. You can not screenshot if your friend sends a one-time picture which increases the security and confidentiality of the picture or video.
Avatar: You can create your own choice of avatar and send them to friends and family! It makes chats more exciting and intriguing.
Delete Chat: Are you chatting in a group and you are an admin of the group, and someone says something offensive to others? This version aids the deletion of messages on behalf of others.
Screen Sharing: You can now share screens on WhatsApp Via video calls. Screen sharing can be helpful during meetings.
Channels: This is the most intriguing feature of Version 23.0. Just like other social media apps, you can also have channels where you can follow people you like, and also create your blog on WhatsApp. It is no longer the boring App you once knew it to be!
Share to Facebook: You can share your status on Facebook for people you follow to see, which makes work more easier.
HD Photos: You can now send HD photos with WhatsApp, with Zero blurs.
Bug Fixes
We have addressed and improved various minor bugs reported by our users. Bugs that cause Whatsapp crashes, hanging, and instability.
Video Playback Problem:
Bug: Many users experienced difficulties with videos not playing or loading correctly within the application.
Fix: WhatsApp consistently issues updates to enhance video playback and tackle these problems. It's recommended that users maintain their app's current version.
Privacy Settings Glitch:
Bug: Occasional occurrences were noted where privacy settings, such as "Last Seen," failed to function as intended, inadvertently revealing online status even when set to "Nobody’ or ‘Only contact’.
Fix: WhatsApp issued updates aimed at improving privacy features and rectifying these issues. Users were recommended to update the application and revisit their settings.
Voice Message Bug:
Bug: Some users faced a situation where voice messages ceased playing after switching to another application.
Fix: WhatsApp tackled this problem through an update where you can also send video messages. Users were advised to update their application to rectify the issue.
Compatibility.
WhatsApp supports a range of operating systems, such as Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Nevertheless, WhatsApp might discontinue support for older iterations of these operating systems, underscoring the importance of maintaining your device's operating system with the latest updates.
How to Update.
You can update your WhatsApp Version to 23.23.0 by visiting your device app store, Google play for Android, and App Store for iPhone and update to the latest version.
Conclusion
We trust that you'll find satisfaction in the improvements and fresh features brought by Version 23.23.0. Our dedication to delivering secure, dependable, and forward-thinking messaging for both you and your connections remains unwavering. Your feedback holds significant value for us, so kindly keep sharing your insights and recommendations to aid us in advancing WhatsApp even more.
N/B: This is a fictitious Release Note.