The year started off really strong in the tech worldwith numerous innovations at hardware level, but also software. Some examples? The launch of POCO X7 and POCO X7 Pro or the growing popularity of REDnote as a replacement for TikTok.
Now WhatsApp is jumping on the bandwagon, whose developers have decided that it was the right time to improve the app. It’s only January 2025, but four new features are coming to WhatsApp very interesting and we present them to you.
WhatsApp now lets you share sticker packs, create stickers of your face, and even put filters on photos
Through the official blog of the applicationMeta has announced the launch of four new features for WhatsApp. They will all arrive in the remaining part of Januaryas this is an update package that will be rolled out to all users. Furthermore, they confirmed this It will only be the first of 2025, so expect more packs later.
Now, What are the updates about? They all have to do with chatsso don’t expect anything new in video calls, in publishing stories or even in communities. This is what comes:
- Stickers for your face: from now on you can use the camera to take a selfie and quickly create a sticker of your face to send to your friends. You will no longer have to create stickers starting from a photo in your gallery, but everything will be done practically automatically.
- Sticker packs can now be shared: Even as you read this, one of the community’s most requested features finally arrives on WhatsApp. From now on you can share any sticker pack with your friends you want using the selector context menu.
- Faster reactions to messages: Reactions on WhatsApp have been around for a while, but you had to long-press on the message to use them. Now with a couple of taps you can give a quick reaction.
- Filters reach photos and videos: Have you ever wanted to use WhatsApp video call filters on any of your photos? Now you can do this on the photos and videos you want to send. And yes, it includes effects, backgrounds, and filters alike.
What do you need to get this news? Very simple: keep your WhatsApp updated to the latest version. Of course, you may have to wait a little longer than others, as the update rollout will be progressive. Namely: It will come to everyone, but not suddenly.
