WhatsApp has kicked off 2025 with the introduction of several new features and design updates aimed at improving the overall user experience. These updates include new camera effects, customizable selfie stickers, easier sharing of sticker packs, and faster reactions to messages.
Camera Effects: Following the success of last year’s video call effects, WhatsApp has now extended these effects to photos and videos shared in chats. Users can select from 30 backgrounds, filters, and effects to enhance their images or videos before sending them.
Selfie Stickers: For users who enjoy creating personalized stickers, WhatsApp now allows them to turn selfies into stickers. By tapping on the “Create Sticker” option, users can take a selfie and instantly convert it into a sticker for use in chats.
Share Sticker Packs: If you discover a sticker pack you think your friend will love, you can now easily share it directly in your chats.
Faster Message Reactions: WhatsApp has made reacting to messages quicker. A simple double tap on a message enables users to react with their most frequently used emojis, making the process faster and more efficient.
Availability
The selfie stickers feature is currently available on Android devices, with an iOS release expected soon. Other features are being gradually rolled out to all users.
Announcing the updates, WhatsApp posted:
We’re excited to introduce these updates and look forward to bringing even more features this year, all while ensuring private, secure messaging wherever you are in the world.