WhatsApp picks up improved search, in-app notification sounds

WhatsApp for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.12.170.0, adding a few improvements and enhancements. In particular, this update improves the app's search functionality, letting you easily find messages, chats, and contacts, though this may take a few days to roll out to all users.

Here's the changelog for WhatsApp 2.12.170.0:

• Improved search lets you instantly find messages, chats, and contacts. This may take a few days to show up after you update the app.
• Support for in-app notification sounds

As always, you can grab the latest update to WhatsApp from the Windows Store.

Download WhatsApp from the Windows Store