Business / WhatsApp for iOS receives update, adds new emoji categories bar and ability to add contact

The WhatsApp iOS update adds a new emoji categories bar in the app. The WhatsApp iOS 2.19.30 update also makes it easier to add contacts now. WhatsApp separately is also working Advanced Search option and could release it in iOS beta update soon. The company has rolled out a new update for iOS users that upgrades the WhatsApp version to 2.19.30. The feature is said to improve the chat search function in the app.

iPhone users need to update their app to experience the changes brought in by WhatsApp. The update adds a new emojis categories bar in the app. Once you have updated the app, you will see some new categories inside the emoji bar of the app.

The WhatsApp iOS 2.19.30 update also makes it easier to add contacts now. The iOS users can now add a contact straight away inside the app in simple steps. To do so, go to New Chat>New contact>Enter details. Small but these changes will help better the experience of WhatsApp users on iOS.

WhatsApp separately is also working Advanced Search option and could release it in iOS beta update soon. The feature is said to improve the chat search function in the app. In oppose to the normal search in WhatsApp that lets you to search through only text chats, Advanced Search will help you perform a more refined search.

According to WaBetaInfo, the Advanced Search will allow you to search between all the photos, GIFs, docs, videos, audio and links exchanged on the chat platform. It will also have your Search history which can be deleted using a Clear button.