WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform used by billions worldwide, is working on a new feature that will enable users to create and share sticker packs, eliminating the need to rely on third-party apps.
According to WABetaInfo, the new feature is being tested on WhatsApp beta for Android Android v2.24.22.13. As the screenshot suggests, the menu that appears when tapping on a sticker has a new option called “Create your own,” which lets users quickly create their own sticker pack.
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Users Can Also Share Their Custom Sticker Packs
Compared to current implementations, where users need to manually add sticker packs, the new functionality will help reduce clutter since users will be able to create custom packs by adding their favorite stickers. This might also help declutter the ‘Favourites’ section, which can be difficult to navigate if users have added several stickers to the section.
The publication also noted that in addition to creating and sharing sticker packs, the app will also enable users to add or remove stickers. And since these sticker packs can be shared, they can easily sent to their contacts, who will be able to import them with two taps on the screen.
The Meta-owned instant messaging platform recently announced that it is rolling out a new feature that allows users to store contacts on the app itself. As reported earlier, the company also confirmed that it will be introducing usernames on the platform.
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WhatsApp To Let Users Manage Contacts From Linked Devices
WhatsApp has a feature that enables users to simultaneously use the messaging app on multiple devices. It’s great for people who carry separate work and home devices or use the app on a PC or tablet. However, this feature has some limitations.
The platform doesn’t allow users to save new contacts on secondary devices, requiring them to use the primary phone to add or manage contacts. Well, it seems the platform is going to change it soon. In a recent blog post, the platform announced that it will soon allow users to add and manage contacts on WhatsApp Web and Windows. The messaging app will also give users a new option to save contacts exclusively to WhatsApp, letting them easily separate personal and business contacts while using multiple WhatsApp accounts on a smartphone.
WhatsApp plans to bring this functionality to other linked devices but has yet to share a release timeline. The platform has also confirmed it is working to add support for usernames to the app, which will “add an extra degree of privacy so that you don’t need to share your phone number when messaging someone.”