This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
On July 9, 2020, WhatsApp announced the rollout of new features, including animated stickers, QR codes, and more, to its over two billion users.
The instant messaging app has introduced animated sticker packs, such as Rico's Sweet Life, Playful Piyomaru, Bright Days, Moody Foodies, and Chummy Chum Chums, which can be found in the in-app Sticker Store alongside regular stickers.
These animated stickers support is also available for the WhatsApp Desktop app.
Additionally, WhatsApp is rolling out new QR codes that allow users to add new contacts by scanning a QR code, dark mode for web and desktop, improvements to group video calls, and status to kaiOS users.
According to WhatsApp, 'While our focus remains on providing a simple, reliable and private way for people to chat with friends and family – we also continue to push forward our product design to make sure WhatsApp remains the most useful way for anyone, anywhere to connect,'
To access the new features, users need to update to the latest version of WhatsApp for Android (v2.20194.16) or iOS (v2.20.70). Once updated, users can open a chat and head to the Stickers section by clicking on the emoji icon at the bottom of the chat.
