WhatsApp for Windows Phone gets big update.

Today, WhatsApp has been updated with some nice improvements that will certainly please the fans of the online messaging app. Acquired by Facebook, WhatsApp is till trying to kill the traditional text messages, but is facing stiff competition from the likes of Viber and even Snapchat. The multi-platform app still stands strong though despite losing money.

The 17MB update contains the following new features and improvements:

1. WhatsApp now opens faster.
2. Share location: drop and drag pin lets you share a precise location.
3. You can now add captions to photos and videos.
4. Crop and rotate photos.
5. Added ability to archive chats and groups.
6. Each chat or group can now have it's own background.
7. Better support for phones with high-resolution screens.

Download WhatsApp for free from the Windows Phone store.