WhatsApp for Windows Phone gets major new update, loads of new features

At present that Kik is on the sidelines for Windows Phone, WhatsApp has become our default international messaging app on Windows Phone. Luckily for us the WhatsApp team is decorated updating and adding new functions to the app, apparently dorsum on their 30-day schedule.

Version two.9.ii is at present live in the Store and it's the ane update yous've been waiting for, every bit it really brings this app into its own.

New features include:

Lock screen notification support
New Tile pattern (less cartoony, more Metro)
Backup function
Striking "enter" every bit send
Mass message
New Attachment screen, including Sound, Video, Location, Picture, Camera and Contact
Some new UI layout changes

Overall, it's an impressive update. The lock screen notifications go a long manner to improving the app'south usability on Windows Telephone viii and the message backup feature and new layout should also please long time users looking for a more robust feel.

Notifications accept been more consistent for us than on Kik and hopefully that will continue with this app update.

Did we miss any new features? Let us know in comments. Y'all can download WhatsApp for free here in the Store. All Windows Phones supported. Thanks, Dennis and others for the tip!

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