WhatsApp is a connecting app that helps to connect with people around us. We can use it daily and send unlimited text and images. It runs on mobile data and even wifi. And with its help of it, we not only send and receive texts but also send documents. It helps us to stay connected with our close and dear ones. Few of us definitely use it for Video calls. During natural calamities, many students have depended a lot on WhatsApp to stay connected and send documents fast.
- Turn on disappearing messages--- We definitely have that one friend or person with whom we share all the data. Maybe, with someone, we share new Bank related data but they don’t know how to delete those messages. Don’t Worry. WhatsApp has a feature that can delete messages automatically for a particular person. Now you can send messages privately. Just open WhatsApp, and go to the account of that particular person. At the right-hand side corner, there will be three vertical dots. Click on their dropdown menu will appear. Click on the option Disappearing Messages. Now choose any time limit. Within which you want those messages to disappear. The Message timer is 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days. And if it’s already ‘ON’ then click on the ‘OFF’ button to remove that setting. After the disappearing message has been turned on the following message will appear. “You turned on disappearing messages. All new messages will disappear from this chat 24 hours after they’re sent. Tap to change.”
- Emoticons in a comment--- A new feature that has been added to WhatsApp messages is the emoticons. Even if you don’t want to type something, you can reply with an emoji that is trending now. It is also collected as a reply only. Just touch on the message for a second or two, and 5-6 emoji options will appear.
- Sending Money --- The most recent feature that has been added to WhatsApp is sending money option. Just open WhatsApp and in the right corner click on three dots, and a drop-down will appear. Click on the Payment option. It will lead to a page, where you can make payment either by using UPI or Scanning a QR Code.
- Sending Document--- Most Companies depend on sending documents using WhatsApp. Because it is way faster than using other means. You just have to click on a document and send it via. Website.
- Creating a Group—You can create a group with like-minded people. Just from the three dots at the right corner, click on New Group. And you can add members accordingly. And then you can chat and share documents as per your wish.
- Creating a Broadcast-- You can create a Broadcast with like-minded people. Just from the three dots at the right corner, click on New Broadcast. And you can add members accordingly. And then you can chat and share documents as per your wish.
- Link a Device—You can link a device by simply clicking on the Option Link a device that is available on WhatsApp. What it does is that it can be linked to a TV also. And you watch videos on your big screen. The thought process is similar to that of the Projector.
- Video Call—WhatsApp provides the best video call quality. You can also add friends and family and talk over video calls.
- Voice Call—Voice Call is clear over WhatsApp Voice call. It helps in smooth communication and it is totally free.
- Status— We can edit the status according to people who can view it. We can also set it to changes where only one person can see our status. And it might consist of Text, Images, or any Blog Link.
- Block— Besides, all the above points the most important point is that WhatsApp has the Block option. It helps in blocking a particular person. And that is really important to avoid any harassment. Especially, it is important for teenage girls.
- Pin— A particular message can be pinned if it’s really necessary. If any particular text is necessary, you can pin that person. It will give easy access.
- Links- Sending Links is easy now with WhatsApp. You can come from other websites then you can paste it as well.
- Audio— In each chat, there is a microphone symbol where we can touch and record our voice and send it to that person. If we are in a hurry, it is definitely a savior.
- GIFs—GIFs are a fun way of responding to greetings. There are attractive ways of replying to various types of messages.
The Best uses of WhatsApp are being taken by the Students and interns. Because they want unlimited notes to study and prepare for their examination. And in fact, interns and Ph.D. students depend on WhatsApp. During the Pandemic, WhatsApp brought people closer; Old friends did share their memories over video calls and voice calls. Teachers were able to send unlimited notes (send documents up to 100 MB) in document format which has definitely helped the students to prepare further. You can also connect it to your desktop and connect to people. You can share photos, text, and videos with up to 256 people at a time.