Further, the instant messaging platform rolled out new animations and sticker packs to match the festive vibe. Notably, Instagram, which is another app owned by Meta Platforms, recently introduced a limited-time feature dubbed 2024 Collage.New Year Features on WhatsAppAccording to WhatsApp, users can now make video calls during the holidays and apply festive backgrounds, filters, and effects. , commemorating the new year. It also brings new animated reactions. When someone reacts to a message using select party emojis, a confetti animation will appear for both the sender and receiver.The instant messaging platform also introduced new stickers. A curated New Year’s Eve (NYE) sticker pack is available, along with avatar stickers, matching the New Year theme. WhatsApp says these features are a great avenue for conveying holiday wishes in a fun and interactive way.These features join other additions on WhatsApp in recent weeks. Last week, it rolled out even more effects for video calls, including puppy ears, underwater, and a karaoke microphone. Users can now select from a total of 10 effects. Further, users can now select specific participants for calls in groups without disrupting the entire chat.Other New FeaturesWhatsApp previously introduced typing indicators for real-time engagement in chats. Following its arrival, users will see visual cues in chats along with the profile picture of the user who’s typing in one-to-one as well as group conversations.Another recent addition is voice message transcripts. As the name suggests, WhatsApp provides users with a text-based transcription of the voice messages received from others. However, only the recipient can see a transcript of the voice message and not the sender. The platform emphasizes that transcripts are generated on-device and no one else can hear or read its content.
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