WhatsApp for Windows Phone updated with many new additions

It's been a while since the WhatsApp messaging app for Windows Phone has been updated with more than just bug fixes. Today, that changed as the latest update for the app has a number of additions and improvements.

Here's what's listed for version 2.12.112.0 of WhatsApp:

  • Mark chats as unread or read
  • Added several new emoji. You can also tap and hold on some emoji to choose different color
  • You can select multiple messages in chat and forward or delete them
  • When you receive a contact card, you can now quickly message or save the contact if they're on WhatsApp
  • Lower the data usage used during WhatsApp calls in Settings > Chats and Calls
  • You can now enable or disable sound and vibrate for in-app notifications
  • Choose a ringtone for WhatsApp Calls

Thanks to Mohammad for the tip!

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John Callaham