Whole new features rolled out by WhatsApp, chatting, camera filters, image effects, stickers and a lot more; Read here

These new features include various tools to improve the visual appeal of messages.

New Delhi: Meta-owned instant messaging (IM) and voice-over-IP (VoIP) app WhatsApp has launched new, exciting features that promise to invigorate the users. Apart from the new features, Meta has made improvements in the design with an aim to make chats more appealing and inventive for users.

These new features include various tools created to improve the visual appeal of messages, provide more personalised options, and streamline user interactions.

New Features Are

Camera effects: Meta has introduced camera effects with the help of which WhatsApp users can now choose from a range of 30 backgrounds, filters, and effects when taking and sharing photos or videos over their chats.

Selfie stickers: WhatsApp has added this new feature for users who love to create custom stickers and can now turn selfies into stickers easily. However, this feature is available only on Android devices. The iOS version will follow soon.

Share sticker packs: Users can now easily share sticker packs with other users. If a user spots a sticker pack that they think the other user will like, they can share it directly within their chats.

Quicker reactions: WhatsApp has also introduced quicker reactions with which users can now double-tap a message to quickly react, with the app displaying a list of their most-used reactions for fast access.

Earlier, in October 2024, WhatsApp expanded the chat filter feature, adding the ability for users to create custom lists that contain specific chats of their choice while in November, the ability to transcribe voice messages was added, allowing users to read out what was said in a voice message, rather than listening to the audio.

In December 2024, WhatsApp introduced several new video calling features, including the ability to select specific participants from a group to make a call, rather than calling all group members. Visual effects also became available, adding visual filters to a user’s video feed.

In December 2024, WhatsApp introduced a reverse image search feature, allowing users to verify image authenticity directly within the app using Google Search.