The beginning of the year 2025 has become special for WhatsApp users. The company has introduced a new update that will allow users to manage chat message animations. This feature is a big step towards making WhatsApp more personalized and interactive. WABetaInfo has shown a glimpse of this new feature in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.1.10 on Google Play Store.
New feature of animation control in chats and groups
- How will the feature be?
- This feature will allow users to decide in which messages the animations appear.
- The screenshot shows that this feature will work in both group chats and personal chats.
- Three control options:
- Emoji: Animated emoji will be supported.
- Stickers: Custom stickers can be used with animations.
- GIF: Users will be able to manage GIF animations as per their need.
Animated emoji support and personalization
- Autoplay of animated emoji:
- The new feature will support the recently launched animated emoji.
- If the autoplay option is disabled, these emojis will remain static.
- Users will get complete control:
- For those who want animation in GIFs, but prefer to keep emojis static, this feature will let them customize the chatting experience to their liking.
- Personalized Experience:
- This feature is designed to make chatting more personal and fun.
New interface for sharing photos and videos
WhatsApp has also introduced a new interface to make photo and video sharing easier and more convenient.
- What’s new?
- Users can now send multiple photos and videos with captions, that too without opening the drawing editor.
- Where is it available?
- This feature is gradually being rolled out on both WhatsApp Android and iOS.
- It will reach all users in a few days.
Will soon be available to everyone
- Stable version after beta testing:
- WhatsApp is currently in the testing phase of this feature.
- After completion of beta testing, it will be released for global users.