The WhatsApp application is now considered a true daily companion. But, surprisingly, even if you use it every day, this platform is full of subtleties that escape you. You are surely missing out on some very interesting features, such as this famous secret camera that many users were not even aware of.

The WhatsApp platform never ceases to amaze us with details that entertain us more and make it easier for us to use. Discover this very practical feature now!

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Using your phone – Source: spm

Would you like to share photos and videos with just one of your contacts? This feature is for you. When opening the WhatsApp messaging app, you might never have noticed it, but there is a camera icon at the top next to the chat tab. By clicking on it, you can take a photo. If you hold down your finger longer, you can even make a video. As a bonus, you will be able to download this content as a status in the application, much like a story on the Instagram network.

What is surprising is that the photo or video published may not be seen by everyone. Indeed, you can select from your list of contacts and choose those who will be able to see your content or not. Enough to preserve your privacy as you wish. Note that, just like on Facebook and Instagram, your content will be deleted 24 hours after publication.

N.B : We urge you to quickly try WhatsApp’s Secret Camera, as this feature may soon be disabled and replaced.

Other little-known WhatsApp tips to discover!

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Open the WhatsApp application – Source: spm

  • Tip 1: If you always want to see a contact or chat history at the top of your WhatsApp list, you can pin it. To do this, press your finger on the contact until it is highlighted. A menu will appear at the very top. Select the pin icon. Lo and behold, now the cat will always appear top and first.
  • Tip 2: Want to share your location with a contact? Just click on the paperclip icon at the bottom of the chat. From the menu that appears, select ” Localisation“. Of course, in order to be able to share your position, you must activate the GPS function of your Smartphone.
  • Tip 3: if you want to save a chat message for later, you can star it. To do this, press the desired message until it is highlighted. Next, select the star symbol from the menu at the top. To view saved messages, click the three dots at the top right of the Contacts window. You will find recorded messages under “Marked with an asterisk”. To view saved messages, click the three dots in the upper right corner of the contacts window. You will find recorded messages under “Important Messages”.
  • Tip 4: Finally, if you can’t stand the constant invasion of group notifications anymore, you can either leave the group in question or turn off group chat. The method is simple: click on the chat you want to deactivate. Next, select the three dots in the upper right corner, then “Dismiss notifications”. You can now set whether messages should be silent for eight hours, a week, or a year. And this trick also works in single contact chats.
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