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From chat themes to Meta AI: 10 WhatsApp features you should use in 2025

MC Tech Desk | March 06, 2025 / 17:10 IST
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Chat themes
Chat themes
Chat themes allow users to customise chat screens with 20 color options and 30 new wallpapers. This feature lets you personalise conversations with a fresh look.
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Video playback speed
Video playback speed
You can now control video speed to 1.5x or 2x, making it easier to watch shared videos quickly.
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Unread chat counter
Unread chat counter
This filter displays unread message counts in chat filters like groups and favorites, helping users manage conversations more efficiently.
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Clear chat
Clear chat
This feature automatically removes unread message badges when opening the app. This feature is currently available for iPhone and is expected to roll out for Android soon.
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Meta AI widget
Meta AI widget
Provides quick access to AI-powered chat assistance directly from the home screen, available for Android users.
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View Once
View Once
It's 2025, and you can send photos and videos in view once mode that automatically deletes the photo or video once opened by the receiver.
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Status update filters
Status update filters
The feature separates status updates and channels, making it easier to browse new content.
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Custom sticker
Custom sticker
Custom sticker packs allow users to create and share personalised sticker collections, adding more creativity to messaging.
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WhatsApp Passkey

WhatsApp Passkey
WhatsApp Passkey makes the platform secure by eliminating the SMS-based authentication.
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Favourite list
Favourite list
WhatsApp recently received an update that lets users create custom chat list and or mark some contacts as favourites for faster access.

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