WhatsApp launches exciting features in the New Year with cool calling effects, stickers and animations for users
WhatsApp has rolled out a host of new features to enhance user experience during the festive season, the company announced on Thursday. As the New Year approaches, WhatsApp will offer limited-time calling effects and themed animations, along with new stickers to match the celebratory mood.
Festival addition to WhatsApp
WhatsApp users can now enjoy festive backgrounds, filters and effects during video calls to celebrate the New Year. The platform also introduces new animated reactions. When users react with selected party emojis, confetti animations will appear for both the sender and recipient, adding a touch of fun to holiday interactions.
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Additionally, WhatsApp has launched a special New Year’s Eve (NYE) sticker pack, along with avatar stickers designed to reflect the New Year theme. These new features aim to help users send holiday wishes in an engaging and creative way.
These updates join a series of other recent improvements WhatsApp has made. The platform has also introduced more effects for video calls, including options like puppy ears, underwater settings, and karaoke microphones. With these new effects, users now have a total of 10 different options to personalize their video calls. WhatsApp also makes it easier to select specific participants for a group call without affecting the entire conversation.
Additional updates for WhatsApp
WhatsApp has continued to refine user engagement with the addition of typing indicators in chat. This feature allows users to view activity in real time, displaying visual suggestions along with the profile picture of the person typing in private and group chats.
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Another recent update is the introduction of voice message recording. This feature provides users with a text version of the voice messages they receive. Notably, only the recipient can view the recording, while the sender still does not know the text version. WhatsApp assures users that the recording is created locally on the device, ensuring privacy for all parties involved.
