WhatsApp brings picture-in-picture support for iOS video calls

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Meta has finally brought a useful feature to its latest WhatsApp iOS update. Version 23.3.77 introduces picture-in-picture support for video calls, which Meta started testing at the end of last year. Similar to other PiP modes, WhatsApp will allow you to open different apps with your call window minimized. If it isn't available to you yet, the company said these updates will roll out "over the coming weeks." 

Some of the other new features include the option to add captions to documents you send over the app, add longer subjects and descriptions in group chats, and a new option to create an avatar for your profile photo and stickers.

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WhatsApp rolls out Accidental Delete feature to undo Delete For Me

WhatsApp has a new feature to let you reverse the Delete for Me action you might have done in your chats. Accidental Delete gives you a five-second window to reverse unintentional Delete for Me actions you've done in a group chat. Delete for Me only takes out the message for yourself without removing it in a conversation with others. And once you've done it, you can't reverse that decision. It'll remain visible to those in the chat, but you won't be able to take it back. Accidental Delete helps save you from that. WhatsApp is bringing the feature to all Android and iOS users.

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WhatsApp makes it easier to send messages to yourself

WhatsApp rolls out a new feature that makes it easier to send yourself messages, whether those are reminders or shopping lists. The aptly named Message Yourself feature makes your account visible at the top of the contact list when creating new messages. If you click on that, you can send yourself messages, reminders, shopping lists, and anything you need to remember. From what we understand, you can set notifications for it. And you can pin your Message Yourself chats to the top of the conversation list for easier access. The Meta-owned messaging app has started to roll this feature out globally to Android and iOS users. 

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WhatsApp adds shareable call links

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It seems like a feature that should've been around for a while, but at least it's finally here. WhatsApp has started rolling out a shareable link for calls. This will allow WhatsApp users to easily join a call through this link. You will get the option to create a video link under the calls tab. According to Meta, the link will expire after 90 days of inactivity. If it's sent to someone without a WhatsApp account, they'll be prompted to download the app. The feature is still rolling out, so if it isn't on your device yet, you might have to wait a bit.

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