WhatsApp is no stranger to new features. The popular messaging app has introduced different features each time it gets updated. One of the latest features that Whatsapp is adding in its next update is call and chat indicators. These are small icons that appear at the top of your chats with friends or family members. They tell you who’s calling or chatting you without actually showing you their faces. These call and chat indicators have been introduced in other apps like Google Duo, Facebook Messenger, Blackberry Messenger, Line and Kik as well as in games like Clash of Clans and Candy Crush Saga. With these call and chat indicators, WhatsApp users can see who is calling them without having to open the app again. They also get an instant notification on their phone whenever they receive a call from another user on Whatsapp. Of course, this feature won’t work if your friends don’t use WhatsApp version 2.18 or higher (we recommend updating your app ASAP). However, if your friends are already on Whatsapp 2.18+, then you should find out what these Call & Chat Indicators are about soon!
What are call and chat indicators?
These are small icons that appear at the top of your chats with friends or family members. They tell you who’s calling or chatting you without actually showing you their faces. Now, when your friends receive a call or you get a message on WhatsApp, they’ll show a small coloured icon at the top of the chat screen. This lets you know that someone’s trying to reach you through WhatsApp’s messaging interface. But if you’re the one who receives a call, you’ll see the caller’s name and number instead of an icon.
New Feature Coming to WhatsApp in Version 2.18 based on Caller ID?
WhatsApp users can now use call and chat indicators to see who is calling them and read their messages without opening the app again. This new feature has been added in the WhatsApp version 2.18 based on Caller ID. So, if you have this version of the app, you get the call and chat indicators automatically. However, if your friends are not on WhatsApp 2.18 based on Caller ID, then you can enable call and chat indicators manually in WhatsApp. How To Enable Call and Chat Indicators in WhatsApp 2.18 Using 2.18.19 The new call and chat indicators feature in WhatsApp is based on Caller ID. So, if your friends are already on Whatsapp 2.18+, then you can see call and chat indicators on their chats too. However, if a few of your friends don’t have this feature, then you can enable call and chat indicators in WhatsApp manually.
How to Use Call and Chat Indicators on Whatsapp?
To use call and chat indicators on Whatsapp, just open the chat with the friend who has the call indicator or message indicator on their chats. Now, when you receive a call or get a new chat, you get a small coloured icon at the top right corner of the chat. This lets you know that someone is trying to reach you through WhatsApp. You can also enable call and chat indicators by following these simple steps: – First, make sure that your WhatsApp version is 2.18 or higher. If your version is not 2.18 or higher, then update it immediately. – Now, open the chat with the person who has the call indicator or message indicator on their chats. – Now, when you receive a call or get a new chat, you’ll see a small coloured icon at the top right corner of the chat. This lets you know that someone is trying to reach you through WhatsApp.
Important Things You Need to Know Before Using Call and Chat Indicators
– Call and chat indicators are only visible while you’re on a phone call and chatting with someone on WhatsApp. So if you receive a call or chat on your phone, then you won’t be able to see the call and chat indicators on your WhatsApp chats. – Call and chat indicators are only available on phones. So, you can’t use these indicators on a computer or an Android tablet. – You can only see call and chat indicators on one phone at a time. So if you have more than one phone, then you can only use these indicators on one phone. – Call and chat indicators work best on Wi-Fi calls. So, if you’re on a call over a cellular network, then you can’t see call and chat indicators. – You can turn call and chat indicators off again in WhatsApp by going to the Settings > Privacy Accessibility option > Call and Chat Indicators section and unchecking the Allow Caller ID info in WhatsApp option.
The Difference Between Call and Chat Indicators
Call and chat indicators are present only while on a call. They tell you who is calling you and you don’t have to open the WhatsApp app to see who is calling you. On the other hand, call and chat indicators in WhatsApp are based on the caller ID information. While call and chat indicators in Whatsapp are based on the caller ID information, call and chat indicators on other apps are shown as a name. Now that you know about call and chat indicators, you can enjoy this new feature when Whatsapp is updated to version 2.18. If you want to get the update as soon as possible, then download the new version of WhatsApp from the Google Play Store or wait for it to be pushed to your device from the app update notification.
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