WhatsApp issues reminder as major free upgrade offers you four new feature to try

If you're favoured messaging app is WhatsApp, you might want to check out some new features that have launched on the service. The Meta-owned platform says four upgrades have been launched over the past few months, including new ways to search chats, more fun ways to message and even the ability to scan and send documents.

WhatsApp clearly wants more people to know about the changes, with the company releasing a full list of changes and how to access them.

"Over the past few months, we’ve continued adding new features and updates to WhatsApp," the Meta-owned firm said.

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So, if you use WhatsApp, here are the latest updates for iPhone and Android.

Live and Motion photos: Now you can share Live Photos (iOS) and Motion Photos (Android) that capture life just as it is – complete with sound and movements – meaning you can share richer moments with friends on any platform.

New sticker packs: We’ve introduced new sticker packs to make your chats more expressive and fun. Download stickers from the Fearless Bird, School Days or Vacation packs whose cute characters can sum up how you’re feeling without needing to say a word.

Easier group search: Group chat names sometimes get so creative that they can be hard to remember. Now, just search for someone you know that's in the group in your Chats tab, and it will display the groups you have in common.

Document scanning on Android: Now you can scan, crop, save and send documents directly from WhatsApp on Android devices (you can already do this on iPhone).

If that's not exciting enough. More could be coming soon with WhatsApp saying, "Stay tuned for more new features and updates soon!"

Watch this space!