WhatsApp is all set to test its ‘double tap feature’ for its Android version m that will let users react to the messages in a quicker manner. The default emoji will crop up once the user double taps on the message that they would be reacting to . In this manner, users can quickly react to the photos and videos from the media viewer screen. However, this feature is not a new development. The option of quickly reacting to the messages was accessible to the users in the latest version of WhatsApp such as, ‘Android beta app version 2.24.16.7.’ The ‘double -tap’ feature is accessible only to the users who have joined the beta tester program. The beta tester program is available on Google play, which enables users to test those features of WhatsApp that are under developmental stage. The participants’ feedback plays an important role in releasing an upgraded and better version of the app.
Features associated with the upcoming new version of WhatsApp
WhatsApp is also reported to have built other new features in their latest versions. Some of them are:
- Voice messages transcription on a real time basis.
- Translation of messages on a real- time basis
- Company’s latest AI model Llama3.1 405B introduced to deal with complex queries and solve problems of advanced math.
- Instant messaging features using AI based Chabot that use the data from Meta to respond to the prompts and queries sent by the users. However, Meta AI can only read and respond to those questions that have already been introduced into the database.
- Introducing AI based personal art generator ‘Imagine Me’. For instance, a user can take a picture of themselves relaxing at a beach. However, in order to prevent deep fake the feature will first ask the user to click a picture and then modify it to the user’s interest. The feature as of now will only be available in the US and other countries will have access to it in future.
- Introducing AI based Photo Editor ‘Imagine Edit’. This feature will enable the user to edit AI generated images using text prompts. Users have the privilege to remove, add or change any object or backgrounds to their likings. They can also change their dress and get up. This feature has been proposed to be released globally.
- Extended Language support using Meta AI, to enable WhatsApp to become multilingual. The new countries that will come under the ambit of this AI Chabot are Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Cameroon and Columbia. In addition the Chabot is now supported by several new languages. Earlier, it could only accept prompts and can generate responses in English. Presently, other languages such as French, Spanish, Italian, Mexican, German and Hindi have also been included. The upcoming time is ready to witness the inclusion of more languages.
Conclusion
The new features of WhatsApp will surely save a lot of time for its users leading to an increase in their productivity. From changing the tone of the message to writing emails and from organizing notes for the meeting to generating new ideas, WhatsApp can be a major hub of all intellectual and financial activities in years to come.