WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.78: what's new?

WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.25.10.78.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to animate some confetti emoji reactions for the New Year, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.24.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to animate some confetti emoji reactions. This feature brings a playful and visually engaging experience to message reactions, perfect for marking moments of celebration. By introducing dynamic confetti animations, WhatsApp aims to enhance the expressiveness of conversations, particularly during festive occasions like the New Year. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same experience with this celebratory update, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.78 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to animate some confetti emoji reactions for the New Year!

As you can see from the attached video, some beta testers can explore a new animation when reacting to messages using a selection of emojis that include the Party Popper, Partying Face, and Confetti Ball emojis. These emojis, all closely associated with celebration and joy, will trigger a fun confetti animation, adding a burst of colorful confetti that enhances the festive mood. This new feature is especially fitting for the New Year, as these emojis are commonly used to mark moments of joy and celebration during the holiday season. This new animated effect brings an extra layer of excitement to the messaging experience, allowing users to express themselves in a more lively and engaging way.

The animations generated by these emojis are powered by Lottie, an open-source animation framework used to create lightweight and high-quality animations for mobile apps. Lottie allows developers to implement smooth, scalable animations while maintaining small file sizes, ensuring the app remains efficient and performs well even with complex visual effects. With Lottie, WhatsApp can deliver high-quality animations, like the confetti effect, that are both visually appealing and optimized for speed and performance.

Currently, this feature is available to some beta testers on both Android and iOS, but it has also been rolled out to certain users on the latest stable version available on the App Store. We expect a complete rollout to all users very soon, since the holiday season is just around the corner. WhatsApp is clearly preparing for the upcoming New Year celebrations, and this fun new feature will be a great way for users to add a bit of flair and excitement to their conversations. The timing of this update ensures that users will have a chance to celebrate the New Year in a more interactive and visually fun way, with confetti animations when users react to messages using the Party Popper, Partying Face, or Confetti Ball emojis.

A feature to animate some confetti emoji reactions for the New Year is available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.

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