New Delhi, April 11 -- Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a slew of fresh features that enhance user experience across both Android and iOS platforms. The instant messaging service is introducing improvements to group chats, calls, reactions, events, and its growing Channels feature.

One of the standout additions is a real-time "Online" indicator in group conversations. This new feature allows users to see who is currently active within the group, making it easier to initiate spontaneous chats without second-guessing availability.

Additionally, tappable message reactions have also been introduced, allowing users to respond quickly to messages with the same reaction used by others. This addition is expected to streamline in-chat communicat...