Call Features

WhatsApp launched a voice note feature, allowing users to send a voice message when a call is not answered. This option is available for both voice calls and video calls. The same feature exists in messages as well; a user can send a message just by pressing one button.

AI Updates

Meta improved the AI image creation feature in WhatsApp and introduced AI-powered image animation. A media tab has also been added to the desktop, simplifying the process of locating files or documents for the user. Additional new stickers have been included in the status option to enhance your self-expression

 With these updates, Meta has leveled up to compete with some other popular video conferencing apps like Google Meet, Zoom, Skype and many more. It will also fulfill the communication needs at both personal and professional level. 

Mark Zuckerberg officially announced these updates on his social media account on Facebook with the caption – “We’re adding the ability to share your screen during a video call on WhatsApp”. He has also shared a picture taken during the demo of using the latest features”. 

SCREEN SHARING FEATURE 

With the help of screen sharing feature, WhatsApp users can now share the screen and present live view, documents, photos, videos and many more during the video calls. This feature will allow the users to easily engage during presentation or any type of collaborative work. 

Steps for Screen Sharing

1. Start a video Call

2. Tap on the screen share option near the call screen. 

3. Choose from the options – Share a specific screen or Share the entire screen. 

LANDSCAPE MODE FEATURE

Landscape mode is introduced to make the overall video call + screen sharing experience better. With this option, users can get a wider view by rotating the device horizontally, making the video calls more engaging and interactive. 

Users can switch to landscape mode by simply rotating their phone and the phone screen will automatically adjust to a wider view. 

The features will be updated in Android smartphones, iPhones and window platforms, soon it will be available in every WhatsApp user’s smartphone.

Zuckerberg stated in a post shared by Meta CEO on his official Facebook page, “If you want to move your WhatsApp chats to a new phone, you can now do it more privately without your chats ever leaving your devices.” Apparently, the use of QR code authentication will now allow users to share their chat history. In order to demonstrate the new method, he also provided a demonstration video.

WhatsApp users could already move their chat history across phones, but the new QR code form of chat transfer makes the process safer. Users can currently update the backup on cloud services or utilise third-party apps to transfer their conversation history.

Users no longer need to exit their apps on one device in order to move data to the other phone thanks to the new procedure. Without any third-party apps or third-party services in the way, the data simply travels between two smartphones and remains secure.

Therefore, users won’t need to make a backup of their data in order to transfer their chat history or media files. Both devices must have location enabled and be physically connected to Wi-Fi in order to transfer data via a QR code. By navigating to Settings > Chats > Chats Transfer > Scan the QR code with the new device, one can transfer chats and media from an old phone.

Meta previously launched a large language model called OPT-1758 but LLaMa is a newer and more advanced system. Another model Meta released late last year, Galactica was quickly pulled back after researchers found incorrect results. The company further emphasized its commitment to democratizing access to AI technology by making Llama available in multiple sizes language models.

Google has its own model called LaMDA or language model for Dialogue Applications. The internet search and advertising leaders are testing a chat-based AI-powered search product called Bard which still has some glitches. Microsoft Corp has already launched the ChatGPT model powered by artificial intelligence.