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5 WhatsApp features to start using in 2025

WhatsApp continues to evolve with new tools that make messaging smarter and more personal. Here are five new features you should try using in 2025 to enhance your experience.5 WhatsApp features to start using in 2025

October 14, 2025 / 14:10 IST
5 WhatsApp features to start using in 2025
 Built-in message translation WhatsApp has added native translation directly inside chats. You can now long-press on any message and choose “Translate” to instantly view it in your preferred language. This works in private chats, groups, and even Channels. The feature removes the need to copy messages into Google Translate or third-party apps, making multilingual communication more natural and fluid. ⸻ Built-in message translationWhatsApp has added native translation directly inside chats. You can now long-press on any message and choose “Translate” to instantly view it in your preferred language. This works in private chats, groups, and even Channels. The feature removes the need to copy messages into Google Translate or third-party apps, making multilingual communication more natural and fluid.AI-powered chat themes Meta’s AI integration within WhatsApp now allows users to customize their chat backgrounds using text prompts. You can type something like “create a sunset-style chat theme” and WhatsApp will generate a matching look. This helps users add variety to their chats while maintaining readability. AI themes are rolling out gradually across Android and iOS devices. AI-powered chat themesMeta’s AI integration within WhatsApp now allows users to customize their chat backgrounds using text prompts. You can type something like “create a sunset-style chat theme” and WhatsApp will generate a matching look. This helps users add variety to their chats while maintaining readability. AI themes are rolling out gradually across Android and iOS devices. Live and motion photos WhatsApp now supports short animated images on both Android and iOS. On iPhones, you can share Live Photos, while Android users can send Motion Photos. These are short clips captured just before a photo is taken, giving a moment of movement to an otherwise still frame. It’s a small addition that makes personal photo sharing more expressive and engaging. Live and motion photosWhatsApp now supports short animated images on both Android and iOS. On iPhones, you can share Live Photos, while Android users can send Motion Photos. These are short clips captured just before a photo is taken, giving a moment of movement to an otherwise still frame. It’s a small addition that makes personal photo sharing more expressive and engaging.marter group notifications A major update this year is the ability to control when and how group alerts appear. You can now choose to receive notifications only when someone mentions you, or when a specific contact replies. There’s also a real-time indicator showing how many members are active in a group. These small tweaks make managing large communities less overwhelming and improve focus on relevant messages.Smarter group notificationsA major update this year is the ability to control when and how group alerts appear. You can now choose to receive notifications only when someone mentions you, or when a specific contact replies. There’s also a real-time indicator showing how many members are active in a group. These small tweaks make managing large communities less overwhelming and improve focus on relevant messages.Animated and avatar stickers WhatsApp’s sticker ecosystem has expanded with built-in tools to create animated and avatar-based stickers. Users can now turn short video clips into looping stickers or generate custom expressions using their WhatsApp avatar. A simple sticker-maker tool lets you assemble personalized packs and share them easily. Together, these features make chats livelier and more personal. Animated and avatar stickersWhatsApp’s sticker ecosystem has expanded with built-in tools to create animated and avatar-based stickers. Users can now turn short video clips into looping stickers or generate custom expressions using their WhatsApp avatar. A simple sticker-maker tool lets you assemble personalized packs and share them easily. Together, these features make chats livelier and more personal.
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first published: Oct 14, 2025 02:09 pm

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