The AI landscape is rapidly advancing, and WhatsApp has introduced another AI-driven feature update. Meta has launched a variety of new tools for WhatsApp Messenger. These enhancements include support for Live and Motion photos, AI-generated backgrounds and chat themes through Meta AI, new sticker collections, enhanced group search, and document scanning capabilities on Android. Here's a look at what each of these features offers.
Live & motion Photos
Individuals can now exchange more authentic experiences with friends across any platform by sharing Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android, which capture life in its true form, including sound and movement.
AI Features
Meta AI now enables users to design unique backgrounds for their video chats, allowing them to either situate themselves in a familiar setting or experiment with different ones. Furthermore, AI-generated backdrops can be incorporated when taking photos and videos during conversations. However, these Meta AI features are not yet accessible to all users.
Chat Themes
Earlier this year, Meta introduced Chat Themes, enabling users to customize their conversations. Now, with Meta AI, users can design their own distinctive chat themes and express their creativity.
Android document scanning
Android smartphone users can now directly scan, crop, save, and send documents via WhatsApp, a feature already available on iPhones. Moreover, group chat names can be so creative that they are difficult to recall. Users can now effortlessly locate shared groups by searching for a familiar member on their Chats page.
Sticker Packs
WhatsApp has launched new sticker packs to enhance the liveliness and expressiveness of conversations. These packs include stickers with characters that express emotions non-verbally, like those found in the Fearless Bird, School Days, or Vacation collections.