WhatsApp Adds New Camera Effects To Photos/Videos, Users Can Now React To Messages Quicker

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The Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has added several new features, including camera effects, selfie stickers, and quicker reactions. Further, there’s another feature that lets users share a sticker pack with others. Here’s everything you need to know about the new WhatsApp features.

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New Camera Effects And Selfie Stickers On WhatsApp

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Last year, WhatsApp introduced camera effects for video calls. Now, the platform has extended the feature to photos or videos in one-to-one or group conversations. Users can choose from 30 backgrounds, filters, and effects to change their backgrounds, apply colorful filters to their faces, or add fun elements using AR effects.

In addition to camera effects for photos and videos, WhatsApp has launched selfie stickers, a feature that lets users convert their selfies straight to stickers. To do this, users can tap the sticker button, hit Create, and then select the camera option. After this, users can take a selfie and turn it into a sticker. While the feature is currently available on Android, it is soon coming to iOS devices.

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WhatsApp Users Can Now Share Sticker Packs And React To Messages Quickly

Besides these two features, WhatsApp has also added the ability to share sticker packs with friends. Last but not least, users can also react to messages quickly with the extended reactions menu (which contains the most-used reactions) that shows up when double-pressing a sticker.

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Shikhar MehrotraShikhar Mehrotra
Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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