Sunday, 16 April 2017

WhatsApp new feature

The new feature spotted on whatsapp beta, it is the ability to format the text using shortcuts. Formatting text on WhatsApp is currently possible by using text commands such as placing the text between underscores to italicise it, asterisk for bold and tilde for strike-though. This is a bit tedious that is why in the beta version of WhatsApp on Android you can select the text and a popup shall appear to make the text bold, italic or strike-through. This appears in two types, you will see either popup next to the text in the compose box or you shall see it on the top. WABetaInfo says that it varies depending upon the version of Android you are using.

Broadcast your location
This feature is also spotted on WhatsApp Beta, the  version is 2.17.150. This feature is available only in individual chats and not groups for obvious reasons. The feature is switched off by default and can be activated by the user if he/she chooses to. Live location broadcasting is gaining popularity ever since Google Maps included this feature in a recent update.

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