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Dec 9, 2025
5 Powerful WhatsApp features you might not know exist -- And why they matter | Mint
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WhatsApp now includes several hidden features that go beyond basic messaging. These tools, including HD media sharing, passkey security, translation and AI summaries, can significantly improve your daily chats if you know where to find them. Here are WhatsApp features you wished you knew earlier.
Meta continues to expand WhatsApp with a steady stream of updates and while most people rely on it daily for basic messaging, the app has quietly gained a suite of advanced features that often go unnoticed. From managing multiple accounts to translating chats on the fly, here are some of the most useful tools now built directly into WhatsApp.
This can be enabled under Settings > Storage and data > Media upload quality, followed by selecting HD quality for both upload and auto-download preferences. It results in better-looking images, though it does require more storage space.
To activate this protection, go to Settings > Account > Passkeys and register the phone's biometric ID. Users can also secure their chat backups by enabling end-to-end encrypted backup through Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
Users can add a second account by tapping the three-dot menu, heading to Settings, pressing the Plus icon beside their name, and following the familiar setup flow. This makes switching between accounts seamless and avoids the clutter of duplicated apps.
To translate any message, press and hold the bubble, open More, and choose Translate. After downloading the relevant language pack, the translation appears instantly. An automatic translation toggle is also available, enabling real-time translation across an entire chat thread.
The feature appears as Summarise privately whenever a chat has unread texts. WhatsApp says the summaries are generated entirely through on-device processing, ensuring the company cannot view message content. Although still limited by region and language availability, it can be switched on via Settings > Chats > Private Processing.
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