Designed to assist users in crafting messages that hit the right tone, the feature offers real-time suggestions based on user intent
This long-anticipated capability is expected to be part of a future update, opening the door to cross-platform communication
Users have full control over the feature, including the ability to enable it only for selected chats via the Advanced Chat Privacy settings
Users can also initiate a voice chat by swiping up from the bottom of a group chat and holding for a few seconds
The feature is being rolled out globally and will expand over the next few weeks
With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice
To help you select channels to follow, WhatsApp is building a searchable directory where you can find your hobbies, sports teams, updates from local officials and more