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WhatsApp has unveiled a wave of new features aimed at enhancing user experience across messaging, media sharing, and personalisation.
The latest updates include support for Live and Motion Photos, AI-powered customisation tools, enhanced media options, and smarter group search functionality. These features are now rolling out to users globally on both iOS and Android, a WhatsApp blog conveyed.
Share life in motion
WhatsApp now supports Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android, allowing users to send images with both sound and movement.
These dynamic media options capture moments in a richer, more immersive way, and can be shared across platforms for a more vivid experience.
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Creativity boost with Meta AI
Building on its earlier release of Chat Themes, WhatsApp now lets users generate custom chat themes using Meta AI. This feature gives users greater control over their chat aesthetics, allowing for personalised conversations that reflect individual styles.
In addition, Meta AI can now be used to create custom video call backgrounds, placing users in imaginative or familiar surroundings with ease. AI-generated backgrounds are also available when taking photos and videos directly in chats, offering creative flexibility for everyday moments.
(Note: Meta AI features may not yet be available to all users.)
Fresh stickers and smarter search
To make conversations more expressive, WhatsApp has added new sticker packs, including Fearless Bird, School Days, and Vacation. These packs feature playful characters designed to help users convey emotion without saying a word.
Searching for group chats has also become easier. If users forget a group’s name, they can now search for a contact within the group via the Chats tab. WhatsApp will then display all groups they share in common.
Android users get document scanner
Finally, Android users can now scan, crop, save, and send documents directly through the app, a feature previously only available on iPhones. This makes document sharing more seamless for professional and personal use alike.
WhatsApp continues to evolve, with more features and updates expected in the coming months.
