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WhatsApp Adds Support for Live Photos on iOS
WhatsApp has rolled out Live Photos support on iOS, bringing motion and sound to chats. Here’s how the feature works and what else is new.
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Key Takeaways:
- WhatsApp adds Live Photos and Motion Photos: iOS users can send Live Photos, while Android users can share Motion Photos with movement and sound inside chats.
- Playback works like Apple Photos app: Live Photos animate briefly in WhatsApp with an icon, and tapping it plays the audio captured with the picture.
- Meta expands WhatsApp features in 2025: Updates include custom chat themes, AI stickers, group search improvements, document scanning, video call backgrounds, and message reminders.
- Rollout isn’t uniform across iOS: Some iPhone users can already receive Live Photos but may need to wait before being able to send them.
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, now officially enables the sending of Live Photos on iOS devices, along with Motion Photos on Android. After a few users noticed the feature being gradually introduced in recent days, it’s now widespread. This enhancement allows users to share moments with both movement and sound, offering a richer messaging experience.
How WhatsApp Live Photos Work
When a Live Photo is shared or received through WhatsApp, it animates briefly, mirroring the experience in the iOS Photos app. A small icon in the upper-left corner identifies it as a Live Photo. By pressing this icon, the audio captured with the photo plays synchronously.
Other Recent WhatsApp Features
In addition to supporting Live Photos, WhatsApp has launched an array of new features recently:
- Custom Chat Themes with Meta AI: Users can now utilize Meta AI to create personalized chat themes, thereby enhancing the conversational experience.
- New Sticker Packs: WhatsApp has introduced packs such as Fearless Bird and Vacation, which add fun and expressive stickers to chats.
- Easier Group Search: Finding group chats has been simplified, allowing you to search for a contact and see all the groups you share.
- Document Scanning on Android: Android users can now scan, crop, and send documents directly within WhatsApp, a feature that was previously limited to iPhone.
- AI-Powered Video Call Backgrounds: Users can create unique video call backgrounds using Meta AI and apply these effects to photos and videos captured in chats.
- Message Reminders: You can now set reminders for specific messages, so you stay on top of important conversations.
Availability and Rollout
Though Live Photos support is officially available, WhatsApp is rolling it out progressively. Some iOS users have noticed they can receive Live Photos but cannot yet send them.
Have you tried sending or receiving Live Photos on WhatsApp? Give it a test, and share your thoughts below.
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