WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.16.7: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.16.7.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out an AR feature for call effects and filters, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | AR call effects and filters |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.16.7 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Madhan Adharsh, Sniper, and Dinar Yahya, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.15.10.74: what's new? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a bug with accessing AI-powered chats! |
AR CALL EFFECTS AND FILTERS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.14 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on an AR feature for call effects and filters. As part of this development, WhatsApp aimed to enhance the overall visual experience of video calls by allowing users to personalize their interactions with dynamic facial filters and call effects. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing this feature with the public, as some beta testers can now experiment with the enhanced calling experience. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.16.7 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out an Augmented Reality feature to introduce call effects and filters!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp has officially launched a suite of new features designed to enhance the video calling experience. Users can now enjoy augmented reality (AR) call effects and filters, bringing a fun and interactive element to their video calls. With these AR effects, users can personalize their calls by enabling dynamic facial filters such as a touch-up tool for smoothing skin appearance and a low-light mode for improved visibility in dim environments.
It is also important to note that WhatsApp has introduced a background editing tool, perfect for group conferences where users may want to customize their surroundings or blur out distractions. However, this tool can also be used just for fun since users can choose one from the default backgrounds available, allowing them to change their backgrounds to different scenes or images. We anticipate that this feature will also be available on Desktop apps in the future, where the larger screen and enhanced editing capabilities provide even greater utility for users managing professional or detailed background adjustments during calls. With these updates, we believe that WhatsApp continues to innovate and enhance the overall calling experience, catering to both professional needs and the desire for fun and interactive communication.
An AR feature for call effects and filters is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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