In the background, WhatsApp is developing a few new features. Some of the future improvements include the option to search by date and ShareChat integration, according to reputable WhatsApp-related source WABetaInfo.
The functionality will allow you to filter and search messages from a specific date, as its name suggests.
a functionality that has long been available in well-known WhatsApp rivals like Telegram.
Once the feature is available, WhatsApp will display a new Calendar icon in the in-chat Search page. You can filter the messages by selecting a date by tapping the calendar icon, which will show a date picker. Washington Beta Info
Although WABetaInfo discovered the feature on iOS, we could anticipate that the business will also make it available on Android. But keep in mind that neither of the platforms has the feature live just yet.
In the USA
The native playback of videos from the in-house social media platform ShareChat will soon be supported by WhatsApp. With this update, you won’t need to exit WhatsApp in order to watch ShareChat videos. Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube inline video playback are already supported by the messaging app.
It is clear from one of the photographs posted by WABetaInfo that the business will also include PiP support. When WhatsApp introduces the feature, both iOS and Android users will have access to it.
In the UK
Additionally, WhatsApp wants to clean up the Storage usage area. Large files and Forwarded files will be divided into their own parts. Yes, you can now quickly and easily mass erase all of those obnoxious forward images and videos. Washington Beta Info
You have the choice to sort by newest, oldest, and size once you’re in one of these new categories.
Additionally, it appears that WhatsApp will let you erase any conversation messages except than those that have been highlighted. This can let you delete conversation history while maintaining a backup of all important communications. Washington Beta Info
In the updated Storage Use section, the business will also provide the option to delete all media save for starred communications.