WHATSAPP UPDATES

New WhatsApp features is coming to your phone in 2019 including 'DARK MODE' and 'FINGERPRINT SCANNER'


WhatsApp has a few surprises in the store for its 1.5billion users in 2019 with a raft of  new features
Rumored for release throughout the year, the updates include ramped up security and a new tool that helps you read messages at night

Here are the three features we can expect to see in this year

  • Dark mode


The worlds most popular messaging service is long overdue a dark mode, which switches the way the app looks to make it less taxing on your eyes.
While we normally look at the dark text on white backgrounds, a dark mode would switch this so your screen shows white text on a dark background.
This is better for our eyesight, particularly at night when looking for too long at a bright screen can gradually damage your vision.
Several apps already offer a dark mode, including google maps, twitter, and books, and WhatsApp has been developing its own versions for months.
In September, tech site WABetainfo found that WhatsApp has hidden secret details about Dark mode inside its code
It is  unclear when it will be released to the wider user base, but our money is on a 2019 launch

  • Better voice messaging


If you're feeling a little lazy, Whatsapp lets you send audio clips to your mates instead of typing
And if you're even been sent more than one clips in a row, you'll know how annoying it is having to hit the play button on each one hear it.
Whatsapp is reportedly bringing in features that would automatically play these messages one after the other, to make listening easier.
WABetainfo spotted the code for that features within an app beta in November and it's expected to launch for Ios and Android later this year

  • Fingerprint scan security


Whatsapp already boasts top of the range security, with end-to-end encryption meaning only the chatting users can access their messages
But it may get even better this year, as rumors suggest Whatsapp is adding fingerprint scan security
If activated, the app will ask for your fingerprint every time you open it - ensuring snoopers can't access your messages