Top 5 Whatsapp secrets

Lesser known features to help you get more out of the app

PIN YOUR CHATS

If you want to keep your most important chats at the top, then swipe to the right on a chat in the list and then tap the ‘Pin’ option to keep it within easy reach.

BOOKMARK MESSAGES

If you want to ensure that you don’t lose an important message, then press and hold on it until the 3D Touch menu appears and then tap ‘Star’. Go to Settings>starred Messages to find them.

TAILOR YOUR STATUS

You can let your groups know what you’re doing at a glance by going to Settings>[your name]>about and then either picking a pre-existing option to tapping ‘Edit’ to create a new one.

ADD STICKERS

You can add humour and personality to your chats with stickers. Tap the folder page icon in the text window to view them and tap the ‘+’ icon to browse and download more.

TIGHTEN SETTINGS

To prevent other people from changing the group name or photo, tap on the title at the top of the chat then go to Group Settings>edit Group Info>only Admins.