Are you looking to get more out of your WhatsApp chat sessions? Here are the 10 best WhatsApp tricks to chat like a pro.

More than any other app, WhatsApp has opened up a world of fun chats, shared photos and crazy emoticons to everybody with a smartphone.

But there are lots of features just a few taps away you’re probably not using that will take your experience to the next level.

Here’s a rundown of the ten best WhatsApp tricks for great chatting:

1. Mark As Unread

If you’re like me, you’ve probably forgotten to reply to important messages because they landed at just the wrong moment.

Make them stand out by swiping right, and clicking “Mark as Unread” on iOS.

For Android, press and hold the message, then click “Mark as Unread” from the list.

2. Broadcast Messages

This one is useful if you want to communicate with a lot of contacts without creating a group or messaging each of them individually.

Think e-car boot sale or when you’ve got some free time and are looking for company.

For iOS, head to Chats > Broadcast Lists > New List > Add contacts.

For Android, go to Chats > Menu > New Broadcast.

3. Take Your Time

Ever feel rushed to answer because those tell-tale little blue ticks reveal that you’ve read the message?

Take back control, and reply in your own time by disabling them.

Head to Settings > Account > Privacy and choose “Toggle off Read Receipts” for iOS, and “Untick Read Receipts” for Android.

4. Stop Auto-Downloads

Unless you tell it otherwise, WhatsApp will automatically save your photos you receive to your device.

The problem is this uses data, meaning more costs for you.

To turn this off on both iOS and Android, open Settings > Data and Storage Usage > Media Auto-Download.

5. Send Voice Messages

For those times you don’t want to type, just send a voice message instead.

Simply hold down the mic button, record your message, and it will be automatically sent when you let go.

6. Share Your Location

Help your friends get to exactly where you are by sharing your location using Google Maps.

For iOS, tap Attach (plus icon next to the message field) > Location.

For Android, tap Attach (paperclip icon) > Location.

7. Maintain Privacy

One of the best WhatsApp tricks is seeing the last time your friends were online.

Sometimes though, it’s nice to maintain an air of mystery.

Disable this function on iOS in Settings > Account > Privacy.

For Android, go to Menu Button > Settings > Account > Privacy.

8. Mute Group Chats

You love your friends, but sometimes the group chats alert can become a bit much.

Take control – iOS – Chat Screen > Swipe Right > Tap “More” > Mute > Choose time period.

Android: Tap and hold group name > Tap “Mute” in top right-hand corner.

9. Reply to a Specific Group Chat Message

Truly one of the best WhatsApp tricks, this majorly cuts down group message confusion.

In iOS simply tap and hold the message > Reply.

In Android, tap and hold > Reply at the top of the chat.

10. The Final and Best WhatsApp trick

Ever had that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach when you’ve just declared your undying love over WhatsApp… for your boss?

Undo your error using WhatsApp’s new “Unsend” feature.

Simply hold the message down and select the Trash Can option.

The Takeaway

Try out the 10 best WhatsApp tricks and you can take your chatting to the next level. Got another tip we missed? Stick it in the Comments.

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