WhatsApp has kicked off 2025 with a series of exciting updates aimed at enhancing user experience. The latest features include new camera effects, customizable selfie stickers, easier sharing of sticker packs, and faster message reactions.
New Features Overview
Camera Effects: Following the success of last year’s video call effects, WhatsApp has now extended these options to photos and videos shared in chats. Users can choose from 30 backgrounds, filters, and effects to enhance their images before sending them.
Selfie Stickers: Users can now create personalized stickers by turning their selfies into stickers. By tapping on the “Create Sticker” option, users can take a selfie and instantly convert it into a sticker for use in chats.
Share Sticker Packs: If you come across a sticker pack that you think your friends would love, you can now easily share it directly in your chats with just a few taps.
Faster Message Reactions: WhatsApp has streamlined the reaction process. Users can now double-tap on a message to react with their most frequently used emojis, making the process quicker and more efficient.
Availability
The selfie stickers feature is currently available on Android devices, with an iOS release expected soon. Other features are being gradually rolled out to all users.
With these updates, WhatsApp aims to make messaging more engaging and fun for its over 3.5 billion users worldwide. As the app continues to innovate, users can look forward to even more enhancements in the future.