WhatsApp users can adapt to one year full of innovations and improvements. With the progress of the technology and the changing regulatory framework conditions, 2025 is likely to be a year in which some new WhatsApp functions can be expected.
Camera effects and selfie stickers
With the first major update of 2025, WhatsApp already introduced new camera effects that enable to personalize photos and videos with around 30 different filters. This function, which has been available for video calls since 2024, can now be used directly in the integrated camera app: Simply tap the new wand button next to the trigger and select the desired effect. In addition, users can transform their selfies directly into stickers by tapping the “emoji button” in the chat onto the “Emoji button” and then “Create” and record a selfie. This function is initially only available for Android devices, a iOS-S version should follow soon.
Share faster reactions and sticker set
WhatsApp now also offers the opportunity to react to messages with a double tip, which is considerably accelerating communication. In addition, users can now share sticks found directly via the chat with friends, which makes it easier to exchange stickers, says Netzwelt.
Interoperability thanks to Digital Markets Act
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) of the European Union, which came into force in March 2024, obliges large messenger services such as WhatsApp to open up to communication with other platforms. As a result, WhatsApp is working on the integration of third-party chats, so that users can receive messages from other services such as Telegram or Signal. This function is currently in development and is expected to be available for users in the EU in the coming months.
New emojis enrich communication
From the beginning of 2025, WhatsApp will expand its emoji library by eight new symbols approved by the Unicode consortium. The “darkness face”, which represents the condition of extreme sleep deprivation and was chosen at the World Emoji Awards with 62.4 percent of the votes as the most expected emoji. Other newcomers include a fingerprint, a shovel and the flag of the island of Sark, reports BILD.
Design update for a more modern look
WhatsApp plans a comprehensive design update for 2025 that should make the user interface more modern and user-friendly. This update includes new color pallets, revised icons and an optimized navigation, the user can in the future make the app according to personal preferences, according to a contribution from the West. In addition, a dark mode is to be introduced, which not only protects the eyes, but also reduces the battery consumption.
Integration into the meta account overview facilitates status sharing
Meta enables its users to integrate WhatsApp into the central account overview. This function allows WhatsApp status messages to be automatically divided on Facebook and Instagram as a story without having to upload the content manually on any platform, says Meta. The integration is voluntary and must be actively activated by the users. The end-to-end encryption of WhatsApp messages remains.
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