In addition to the new look, this new version brings along a slew of new features like broadcast lists, improved share location, larger thumbs, new notification alerts and sounds to name a few. With broadcast lists, users are allowed to set and save groups of people or contacts for bulk messaging. Earlier, users had to select recipients each time they wished to send a message. Other notable improvements included are support for iOS 7 ringtones, text size, hassle free way to manage blocked contacts and the ability to crop images. Apart from this, users will also notice improved location sharing, support for 3D maps and larger image thumbnails in chats.

The new version is getting positive customer feedback on the App store. WhatsApp Messenger is available for free on the App Store.