WhatsApp New Feature: WhatsApp is back with another round of updates that aim to make communication more personal, expressive, and streamlined. The popular instant messaging app has introduced several new features over the past few months, and this week’s official roundup confirms several user-focused enhancements – from Live Photos to AI-powered optimisation.
Live and Motion Photos Now Supported
Users on iOS and Android can now share Live Photos and Motion Photos directly in chat. These media formats, which include both motion and sound, allow users to capture and share moments in a more dynamic and lifelike way – essentially turning snapshots into mini videos. The feature is platform-agnostic, allowing for seamless sharing regardless of whether friends are using an iPhone or Android device.
Meta AI Gets Creative in Chats
Expanding its AI-powered tools, WhatsApp is bringing more customisation options to its chat interface. Users can now design their own chat themes using Meta AI – a step up from the static themes introduced earlier this year. This gives users the ability to personalise their conversations with backgrounds that reflect their mood, interests, or creativity.
The same AI functionality is now extended to video call backgrounds. Whether you’re setting yourself up on a virtual beach or experimenting with a futuristic cityscape, the AI-generated backgrounds aim to add a playful or professional touch to the call. Users can also create these backgrounds for photos and videos shared in chats.
It should be noted that the Meta AI features are still in development and may not be available to all users at this time.
New Stickers, Smarter Group Search, and Android Document Scanning
In a subtle but welcome update, WhatsApp has added several new sticker packs, including “Fearless Bird,” “School Days,” and “Vacation.” These themed stickers offer a more expressive way to communicate without relying solely on text.
Group chats—a key part of the WhatsApp experience—are also receiving usability improvements. Users can now find group chats by searching for a contact included in the group. This helps to understand creatively named groups, which can be difficult to remember later.
Finally, Android users now have built-in document scanning. This feature allows users to scan, crop, save, and send documents directly from within the app—a feature previously limited to iOS.
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