Users will also be able to save contacts exclusively within WhatsApp, rather than adding them to their phone’s contact list, which particularly beneficial for individuals wanting to separate their personal and work contact.

The newly offered Lite plan also includes a 1-month free trial, and annual subscriptions are available for Rs 589 and also some special promotional offers

WhatsApp is adding voice message transcription to Android, a feature already available on iOS. Users can convert voice messages into text, enhancing convenience. Download the latest beta and 150MB of data to enable this feature.

By selecting the "Username" option, users can hide their phone numbers, displaying only a username to others.