WhatsApp users are in for a treat as the messaging platform has rolled out a series of exciting new features. Meta’s messaging app has announced a range of updates including enhancements to emojis, stickers, calls, and Channels, all of which are now available.
The company shared, “It’s been a busy few months introducing new features and updates to WhatsApp.” Users are encouraged to explore the latest additions designed to enhance their messaging experience on Android and iPhone devices.
The recent changes on WhatsApp include:
– **Chat Update:**
– **Animated emojis:** Emojis now come to life with animations, adding an interactive element to chats.
– **Animated sticker maker:** Transform your favorite videos into dynamic stickers for a personalized touch.
– **Avatar social stickers:** Share social stickers in one-to-one chats with contacts who have an avatar saved.
– **Easier group creation:** Start a group without immediately adding members, simplifying the process of inviting others to join.
– **Caption, react, and reply to multiple media:** Send multiple photos and videos with a shared caption, allowing recipients to react or reply to the entire collection.
– **Call Update:**
– WhatsApp has introduced a dedicated tab for making new calls, sharing call links, and managing call history in one place. Users can enjoy 6 new filters and 6 fun effects during video calls or photo-taking.
– **Other Updates:**
– A new tab for Status and Channels separate from personal chats.
– **Photo polls on Channels:** Channel admins can now add photos to poll options for more interactive engagement.
– **Starring Channel updates:** Bookmark favorite updates for easy future access.
– **Mention groups on Status:** Mention groups in your status, notifying all members who can reshare the status in the group chat.
WhatsApp continues to innovate, bringing enhanced features to its users to elevate the messaging experience.