In such a situation, first you update your app. If you do not get that feature even after doing this, then it will be clear that your friend is using the beta version of this messaging app.
Now the question will come in your mind that what is a beta version? Actually, this is the test stage of any app. Companies first introduce new features on these versions where they are tested by the user. This is the reason that any feature comes to the user before the user using the beta version.
So you also would like to use this feature. This has to be done for this …
1. First of all go to Google Play Store and search for WhatsApp.
2. Then click on WhatsApp Messenger option.
3. Then scroll downwards. You will get the option of ‘Bikam a Beeta Tester’ under the ‘You Mite Also Like’ section.
4.In the option ‘Become a Beta Tester’, it is said that you will be able to use the new feature. And will be able to give feedback to the developer.
6. After this click on IM in.
7. As soon as you become a beta tester of WhatsApp. You will also start getting all the features that your friend already has.