WhatsApp Adds Live Photos, Motion Photos Sharing and More Upgrades: All You Need to Know

WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh wave of updates and this time the focus is all about personalisation, creativity, and ease of use. From sharing Live and Motion photos to experimenting with Meta AI–powered themes and backgrounds, the platform is giving users more ways to express themselves. Alongside that, WhatsApp is also making group chats easier to find and adding an in-app document scanner for Android. Here’s a breakdown of everything that’s new. Share Live and Motion PhotosWhatsApp now supports Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android, letting users share short clips with sound and movement. Instead of just a frozen snapshot, these bring moments to life, capturing emotions and experiences in a more vivid way.Custom Chat Themes With

Meta AIPersonalisation on WhatsApp is getting a big upgrade. While chat themes were already introduced earlier this year, Meta AI now allows users to design their own themes for conversations. Whether you want something playful, minimal, or artistic, AI will help create a look that reflects your style. However, the rollout is gradual, so not everyone may see the feature right away.AI-Powered BackgroundsMeta AI is also powering custom backgrounds for video calls and chats. Users can generate backdrops when sending photos or videos in conversations, making chats feel more fun and personal. Again, availability may vary depending on region and account.Fresh Sticker PacksTo make conversations more expressive, WhatsApp has launched new sticker packs including Fearless Bird, School Days, and Vacation. These quick visuals are a handy way to add humor, warmth, or emotion without typing a word.Easier Group SearchScrolling endlessly to find that one group chat will soon be a thing of the past. WhatsApp has simplified the process, now you can just type a contact’s name in the search bar, and the app will show all the groups you share with them.ALSO READ: YouTube Premium Lite Subscription Launched: Check Price In India, Benefits, Validity And MoreIn-App Document Scanning On AndroidA practical new addition for Android users is document scanning directly inside WhatsApp. You can scan, crop, save, and send documents within the app itself. iOS users already had this feature, but now it’s rolling out cross-platform for added convenience.