WhatsApp iOS has new features - here's everything you need to know This is the first iOS update for WhatsApp since the app was updated back in November 2020 with features like disappearing messages. (Image Source: File Photo) Updated: Mar 3, 2021, 12:23 PM IST The new update for WhatsApp Messenger on iOS is bringing some new features. This includes new features like a new animation for voice messages and disables receipts for them, depending on the read receipt setting. WhatsApp has been updated to version 2.21.40 and the update is live on the App Store. However, the changelog does not show what is new. This update only brings minor tweaks to WhatsApp.