WhatsApp update: iPhone users likely to get new GIF feature soon – full details here
WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app owned by Meta, is testing a new feature that automatically plays GIF files. The feature is currently only available to select beta testers.
“We reported that WhatsApp is bringing some changes to GIF files related to how they play. When the latest WhatsApp beta for OS 23.9.0.75 update was released on TestFlight, we noticed that this feature is also available to some iOS beta testers,” WABetaInfo reported.
Previously, users had to tap on the GIF icon to start animating it, but with the latest WhatsApp beta for Android or iOS installed, GIFs will play automatically when you’re browsing a conversation.
The video demo showed the autoplay of the GIF and revealed that it will only autoplay the first time it appears in a conversation. After that, you need to tap on the GIF to play it. This prevents distractions from autoplay.
While this may seem like a minor addition, it’s another way WhatsApp is working to improve the app’s user experience. The auto-play GIF feature is just one of the many new ways WhatsApp is improving communication and messaging.
The feature is available to some beta testers who install WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app. It is expected to come to more users in the coming days. This feature can be especially useful for those who frequently use GIFs in their conversations. It saves time and makes the conversation smoother without constantly tapping to play the GIF.
The Meta-owned platform continues to improve the way its app works, and users can expect more updates and features to enhance their messaging experience.
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