WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.35.11: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.35.11.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that shows a confetti animation for emoji reactions this holiday season, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature: | Confetti animation for message reactions |
| Status: | Rolling out |
| Compatibility: | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.35.11 has been designated as a compatible update. |
| Availability info: | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming days. |
| Previous news: | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.35.7: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a feature that offers guidance on safe and responsible messaging practices! |
WhatsApp Rings in the New Year with Festive Confetti Animations
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.24.17 update, we announced that a feature to animate some confetti emoji reactions for the New Year was available. This feature adds a lively confetti animation when reacting to messages with certain festive emojis, making celebrations in chats more visually expressive. The animations create a dynamic effect that turns ordinary reactions into interactive moments. It's a small but fun addition designed to make messaging feel more festive and engaging during the holiday season.
Last year, this feature was made available for about a month and a half, just long enough to cover the entire festive season. Now, as the New Year approaches, WhatsApp is bringing the feature back, allowing users to enjoy festive confetti animations in their chats once again. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.35.11 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that shows a confetti animation for emoji reactions this holiday season!
Introducing WhatsApp's Festive Confetti Emoji Reactions
With the latest update, WhatsApp is introducing a feature that allows certain emoji reactions to trigger a colorful confetti animation, enhancing the aesthetic and celebratory feel of chats. The confetti effect is designed purely for visual enjoyment, turning ordinary reactions into lively and immersive moments of expression. By integrating this animation, WhatsApp adds a playful layer to conversations, letting users convey festivity and excitement beyond text alone. This purely decorative feature makes messaging more interactive and visually engaging during special occasions for Chats, Channels, and Status.
Party Popper Emoji Now Easily Accessible in Reaction Tray
The Party Popper emoji has now been added to the default set of emojis in WhatsApp's reaction tray, allowing for faster and more convenient access. Users can quickly select this emoji to react to any message and instantly trigger the festive confetti animation. This integration ensures that celebrations in chats feel spontaneous and dynamic, giving users an effortless way to enhance messages with visual effects. With the emoji readily available in the tray, engaging with the feature becomes intuitive and encourages more frequent use during the holiday season.
Additional Emojis Supporting Confetti Reactions
Besides the Party Popper, WhatsApp now supports several other festive-themed emojis for triggering confetti animations. The Partying Face emoji brings a sense of excitement and celebration, perfect for birthdays or festive greetings. The Confetti Ball emoji adds a classic party vibe, instantly filling chats with colorful confetti when used as a reaction. The Clinking Glasses emoji is ideal for toasts and congratulatory messages, making each reaction feel more interactive. The Bottle with Popping Cork emoji emphasizes special occasions and milestones, giving users a playful way to celebrate achievements.
Each of these emojis produces the same lively confetti animation, maintaining consistency across different expressions. With this variety, users can pick the emoji that best matches the tone of their conversation while still enjoying the festive effect. The expanded set of supported emojis makes celebrations in chats more dynamic, personalized, and visually engaging.
Lottie Framework Powers Smooth and Lightweight Animations
The confetti animation in WhatsApp is powered by the Lottie framework, an advanced tool for creating and rendering high-quality animations efficiently. Lottie enables developers to design visually rich animations that remain lightweight, ensuring that they do not affect app performance or increase resource consumption. Animations created with Lottie are scalable, so they look crisp and smooth on devices with different screen sizes and resolutions. This framework also supports interactive elements, allowing animations to trigger seamlessly in response to user actions such as emoji reactions.
By compressing complex animations into small file sizes, Lottie provides a perfect balance between visual appeal and app efficiency. Users experience fluid, responsive effects that enhance engagement without noticeable delays or lag. The framework's versatility allows for detailed, multi-layered animations that would be difficult to achieve with traditional methods. Lottie ensures that festive emoji reactions in WhatsApp feel polished, high-quality, and enjoyable for users across all devices.
Limited-Time Availability of Confetti Animations
Similar to last year, the confetti animation feature will be available only for a limited period, providing a seasonal burst of visual fun. This temporary availability ensures that the feature aligns with holiday and New Year celebrations, making it feel special and timely. Users will have the chance to enjoy these lively reactions for the duration of the festive period, creating memorable interactions in their chats. This limited timeframe highlights the confetti animation as a special, seasonal addition that enhances festive interactions in chats.
Confetti Animation for Message Reactions is Rolling out on Android Beta
The feature that shows a confetti animation for emoji reactions this holiday season is available to some beta testers who install the latest update of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store. It's worth noting that some users on the stable version may have already received access to the same animations, giving them an early preview of the festive effect. Over the coming days, more users are expected to be able to experiment with these lively animations as WhatsApp gradually expands access. This rollout is timed perfectly with the approaching holiday season, allowing a wider audience to enjoy the playful and celebratory effects in their chats.
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