Popular messaging app WhatsApp has been the subject of a lot of interest lately and millions of users look forwards to updates for the mobile apps. An update is currently in development for the WhatsApp app for Windows Phone and is currently in beta testing. Today we are sharing a video that shows some of the new WhatsApp Windows Phone features to give you an idea of what’s on the way.

Just a few of the new features and changes include custom notification sounds, privacy controls, and chat backgrounds. For example users will get the ability to set varying alarms for individual or group conversations or assign different backgrounds to those on their contact lists. You can see a demo of these features and more on the YouTube video below this article from Renner Santana.

At this stage it’s not known exactly when the update will release to a wider audience, but there are rumors that this could take place soon. What are your thoughts on the new features shown for the WhatsApp update for Windows Phone?

Via: WMPowerUser