WhatsApp likely to roll out these new features in 2022

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Meta-owned social messaging platform WhatsApp is likely to roll out multiple features in the year 2022

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WhatsApp profile photo in notifications

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Hiding last seen from select contacts

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WhatsApp edit

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WhatsApp logout

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No time limit for deleting sent messages

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Message reaction

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WhatsApp community

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Instagram Reels on WhatsApp

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