Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 6 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a feature to customize the camera through AR effects, backgrounds, and filters!
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| News of last week? | WhatsApp news of the week: business platform connection feature and AI-powered replies! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp is working on a new reverse image search feature for the web client! |
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WHATSAPP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- The latest WhatsApp beta update introduces animated confetti effects for specific emoji reactions, such as the Party Popper, Partying Face, and Confetti Ball emojis, enhancing festive conversations during the holiday season. The Party Popper emoji has also been added as the seventh default reaction in the tray, making it more accessible for celebratory messages across all platforms. While its inclusion in the default tray may be temporary, we believe that the confetti animations are expected to remain, enriching the messaging experience beyond the holidays.
- In the article about the WhatsApp for iOS 24.25.89 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature allowing users to scan documents directly within the app through the document-sharing menu. This feature simplifies document sharing on the go by enabling quick and precise captures and it eliminates the need for external scanning tools, ensuring clear and professionally formatted results.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp for iOS 24.25.93 update, WhatsApp is rolling out a new camera feature that allows users to enable augmented reality effects, backgrounds, and filters. This feature is accessible via a "wand" icon within the camera view, offering animated effects, facial expression alterations, and customizable color tones. Features like "Touch Up Mode" for enhancing facial appearance and "Low Light Mode" for improved visibility in dim lighting further personalize the video calling experience.
- With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.79 update, WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut for accessing Meta AI, now located in the Chats tab instead of the top navigation bar. This feature improves accessibility on larger devices and it aims to encourage user engagement with AI features, such as solving problems and generating personalized content. However, the new placement, resembling a floating action button on Android, may still be subject to change based on user feedback and interaction patterns in the future.
- With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.84 update, WhatsApp is testing AI integration for business accounts, enabling AI-powered replies to handle customer queries, provide product recommendations, and share essential details like pricing and inventory. This is particularly useful outside business hours. However, businesses can manually take over conversations at any time, while customers are informed about AI usage for transparency, with feedback helping refine the service over time. Additionally, WhatsApp introduces a Business Platform connection feature that allows businesses to manage accounts on both platforms, sharing up to six months of chat history (excluding group chats) to ensure continuity during the transition.
- WhatsApp is currently working on bringing a reverse search image feature to the web client. This tool helps users assess whether images have been edited or taken out of context by comparing them with online sources, promoting informed decision-making. By integrating this feature, WhatsApp enhances user security and combats the spread of manipulated content while maintaining transparency about the sharing process.
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