WhatsApp Latest Update: iOS Gets Updated features, Available for Download

WhatsApp, the most used instant messaging platform, makes your texting more fun and interactive with its latest updates.

WhatsApp is being currently used by as many as 1 billion people all over the world and is available on all the platforms such as iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows/Nokia. However, unfortunately for Blackberry 10 and Nokia users, the IM giant will no longer support the platform and will not release any new updates. They also revealed that no newer releases will be available for Nokia either. It is also expected that old Android devices will be done away as well.

But iOS is on a continuous improvement streak and the new update has made WhatsApp more interesting for iPhone users.

Recent version of WhatsApp 2.12.16 downloadable for iOS will now allow iPhone users to save incoming media such as photos or videos from a particular person/group. You can change the settings by selecting the person/group and choosing "Always" option for media content. By default, this option is always off to avoid user's phones to be filled with unnecessary media. In fact, this feature allows you to receive files from only those people you trust such as close friends and family. It is also a beneficial option for people who are on a slow internet connection or using their mobile data.

Another great feature to loo forward to is the ability to reply quickly by simply pulling down the notification, in-app. The users will now also be able to share PDF files through chat window in WhatsApp.

For Android version, the latest beta update of WhatsApp 2.12.535, recorded new features that allows the users to use bold and italics in their chats. Make text bold by inserting between asterisks and italics by inserting between underscores.

WhatsApp is also working towards improving data security and encryption in their future updates.