'Read later' to 'mute videos': WhatsApp gets ready to roll out new features

Facebook owned WhatsApp has reportedly been working on several new features which it is likely to roll out this year for its users. Wonder what those features are? Check it out.

Muting videos before sharing to your contact list

You may soon be able mute videos on WhatsApp before sending to your contacts. The feature is likely to introduce speaker icon by the help of which you can mute the video before sharing. As per WABetaInfo report, this feature is currently under development.

Audio/ video calling via WhatsApp web

Soon you will be able to do video/audio calling directly via WhatsApp web. Currently the feature is restricted only to mobile devices.  Some users, as reported by WABetaInfo, have even started receiving voice and video calling icons on their chat windows. You might also get to see the new update anytime soon.

Multi-device support

Most users have several devices but one WhatsApp account. WhatsApp is now reportedly trying to let users log in to the same account across devices. Not just this, the new feature  will allow audio/video calls to ring across devices of the user.

'Read later' feature

This will be an enhanced version of Archived chats. Soon users will be able to put chats on mute. Means, WhatsApp won't you of the selected chat unlike in Archived chats where WhatsApp sends notifications for new chat.

Joining missed video call at any time

WhatsApp is said to be rolling out a feature for users to join missed group calls at any time provided the call is not over yet.

Insurance products on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is set to roll out health insurance and micro-pension products on its platform in India. The company will do the same through tie-ups with licensed financial services players in India. The messaging app is set to partner with SBI General to launch a sachet-health insurance cover and HDFC Pension to offer National Pension Products.