WhatsApp has announced a major update for both Android and iOS users, bringing a fresh set of features designed to enhance communication, personalization, and convenience. From support for Live Photos and Motion Photos to Meta AI-powered chat themes and new sticker packs, the update adds a creative and practical touch to the popular messaging platform.

Live Photos and Motion Photos Support

One of the most notable features in the new update is the ability to share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android. These are short video snippets with audio, captured a few seconds before and after pressing the shutter button.

iOS users can now send Live Photos directly via WhatsApp.

Android users get the same experience under the Motion Photos branding.

This feature allows users to share moments in a more dynamic and lifelike way, going beyond traditional still images.

Meta AI-Powered Chat Themes and Backgrounds

Meta AI is making its way deeper into WhatsApp, offering users new ways to personalize their messaging experience. With the latest update, users can:

Create customized chat themes by providing prompts to Meta AI, which then generates background images to match the theme.

Generate video call backgrounds with the help of Meta AI for a more fun and engaging calling experience.

Add AI-generated backgrounds when capturing photos or videos directly in chats.

Currently, Meta AI features are available only in select countries and support multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese.

New Sticker Packs for Creative Expression

To make conversations livelier, WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs. These include:

Fearless Bird Pack – for bold and expressive moods.

School Days Pack – to share fun, nostalgic, or casual vibes.

Vacation Pack – perfect for travel and holiday chats.

These additions give users more ways to creatively express themselves while chatting.

Smarter Group Search Function

WhatsApp has also made it easier to find group chats. Users can now search for a group even if they don’t remember its exact name. By simply entering the name of a person they believe is part of the group, WhatsApp will show all groups they share in common with that contact.

This feature is particularly useful for users who are part of multiple group conversations and often forget group names.

Document Scanning on Android

Another practical addition is document scanning on Android, a feature that was previously limited to iOS. Android users can now:

Scan documents directly within WhatsApp.

Crop, save, and share scanned files instantly with contacts.

This makes WhatsApp a more versatile productivity tool, eliminating the need for third-party scanner apps.

Conclusion

With these updates, WhatsApp continues to evolve beyond being just a messaging app, integrating AI-powered personalization, better media sharing, improved search functions, and productivity tools. While Meta AI features are still limited to specific regions, they mark the beginning of deeper AI integration into everyday communication.

For users in India and worldwide, these new features are gradually rolling out and will soon be available to all.

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