WhatsApp begins rolling out a redesigned sticker and GIF picker: Report

Meta-owned WhatsApp is getting a brand new, redesigned sticker and GIF picker. According to a report by WaBetaInfo, the function enhances the consumer expertise by permitting them to discover an improved keyboard on WhatsApp. With the prolonged picker view, customers can experiment with an enhanced expertise by trying to find GIFs and stickers higher, the report says.

The redesigned sticker and GIF picker is rolling out to everybody with WhatsApp for iOS 23.13.78 replace. It is accessible for obtain on the Apple App Store. Those can obtain it by updating the WhatsApp app on their iPhones. 

What is new about WhatsApp’s newest sticker and GIF picker?

As per the report, the most recent function introduces the power to scroll the picker upwards, permitting customers to conveniently entry a bigger grid of things. With the brand new replace, the buttons for accessing the GIF, sticker, and avatar sections have additionally been relocated. There are additionally redesigned tabs, guaranteeing clear navigation. Further, WhatsApp has improved the categorization of avatar packs and gives customers a bigger set of avatar stickers.

In different information, WhatsApp is rolling out a function to hyperlink accounts to WhatsApp Web through the use of telephone numbers to some beta testers. The function is accessible with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.14.18, however some fortunate customers might be able to get the identical function by putting in sure earlier variations of the app.

Once the function is rolled out, a brand new possibility will likely be accessible to hyperlink a tool utilizing the first account telephone quantity and a one-time code generated by WhatsApp Web. Users will likely be required to enter the telephone quantity together with the nation code. They will then be prompted to enter an 8-character code to finish the login course of. This will cut back the dependence on scanning the QR code to login to WhatsApp Web. Over the years, customers have reported dealing with points like digital camera not working correctly whereas logging in utilizing the QR code. The function will likely be useful to beat comparable points.

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Updated: 09 Jul 2023, 05:14 PM IST