The new version of the Whaller application is now available, bringing tangible improvements to discussions, navigation, message formatting and overall performance—enhancements that make the daily experience smoother, more readable and more enjoyable.
A collaborative platform, no matter how robust in terms of security and sovereignty, only reaches its full potential if its users truly enjoy using it every day. It is based on this observation, fuelled by feedback from our users and administrators, that the product and design teams have worked on this new version. The developments within it are not spectacular; they are useful, and that is precisely what gives them value.
What is changing in this version
Favourites and tasks accessible on a single screen
Two new dedicated screens now allow you to directly find your favourites and tasks, without having to navigate through spheres one by one.
Embedded videos in messages
Videos are displayed and played directly within the discussion thread, without any external redirection. Playback is faster and the experience is smoother.
Rich formatting
A new message formatting system is available: bold, italic, underlined, strikethrough. More flexibility to structure and highlight your writing.
Improved discussions and comments
Discussions load faster. The comment system has been completely overhauled, with a redesigned interface, smoother interactions and an overall more pleasant experience.
Favourites and tasks: the essentials finally on the surface
In organisations using Whaller with a large number of spheres, quickly finding a bookmarked message or an assigned task could require several steps. This update addresses this directly: two new dedicated screens centralise your favourites and tasks into clear views, accessible from the main navigation.
For users who use Whaller as a true workspace and not just a team messaging tool, this change significantly alters how they prioritise and pick up the thread of a working day.
Videos in messages: seamless playback
Until now, videos shared in messages often required an extra action to be viewed. They are now displayed directly within the discussion thread, with an integrated player. Playback is instant, without leaving the conversation and without redirection to an external interface. For organisations regularly sharing tutorials, meeting recordings or training snippets, this development tangibly simplifies everyday use.
Message formatting: finally meeting your needs
The quality of written communication in a collaborative space also depends on the tools available to its authors to structure and highlight their messages. This version introduces a new formatting system directly accessible from the message editor: bold, italic, underlined, strikethrough.
Simple options, but ones that make a real difference for communication managers, community animators or project managers who write structured messages for their teams. This development is also aligned with the writing assistance capabilities of Whaller (IA)ssistant, which can now work on better-structured content right from the moment it is entered.
Faster Whaller Discussions, redesigned comments
This version brings significant improvements: discussions (instant messaging) load faster, even in high-volume message exchanges. The comment system has been thoroughly overhauled; the interface has been reviewed to be more readable and pleasant to navigate, and interactions (replying, reacting, quoting) have been streamlined.
These improvements may seem subtle, but they are part of what power users feel immediately: the platform is more responsive, exchanges flow more naturally, and reading a long discussion in instant messaging is less tedious.
Navigation, performance, stability
Beyond the visible features, this version includes a set of optimisations that improve overall performance and application stability. Navigation between spheres and features is smoother, transitions are more responsive, and several bug fixes and visual adjustments complete the package.
Summary of updates in this version
- New screens dedicated to favourites and tasks
- Embedded videos directly in messages for smooth and instant playback
- New message formatting system: bold, italic, underlined, strikethrough
- Faster loading of “discussions” and improvements to the comment system
- Redesigned comment interface for a smoother and more pleasant experience
- Smoother navigation and interactions across the entire application
- Performance and stability optimisations
- Bug fixes and visual improvements
A seamless update for your users
This new version is being rolled out progressively, with no service interruption and no action required from end users. If you have any questions about its impact on your organisation or about specific features, our support team remains available to assist you.
To go further in optimising your use of Whaller, we invite you to consult our resources on the features of Whaller (IA)ssistant.
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