New WhatsApp stickers, calling effects rolled out for Indian users to celebrate New Year | Tech Tips
As 2025 approaches, Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a new set of stickers, calling effects and more for Indian users. The stickers and other features are designed to help users celebrate and share New Year greetings creatively. They also aim to enhance engagement on the platform and the overall festive experience. Here’s more about the newly introduced features.
WhatsApp stickers, calling effects details, availability
- NYE Calling Effects: With the announcement of the NYE Calling Effects, users can now add festive backgrounds, filters, and effects to their video calls.
- Animated Reactions: Reacting to messages with emojis now triggers a confetti animation visible to both the sender and receiver, aiming to add a fun touch.
- New Stickers: A special New Year’s Eve sticker pack, including avatar stickers, is now available for users, which makes it easier to share cheerful and heartfelt messages.
- In terms of availability, the company notes that these are limited-time features and will be available for users until January 3rd.
Other WhatsApp feaures
On the other hand, the platform recently announced a number of updates in order to enhance the calling experience for its users. One of the new updates lets users select specific participants when starting a call from a group chat.
Notably, WhatsApp has also added new effects to make video calls more engaging. With the new update, users can choose from various effects, such as puppy ears, underwater themes, and karaoke microphones, and more.
Additionally, the platform has improved video call quality across both desktop and mobile platforms. As per the company, the calls are now more reliable and offer higher-resolution video for group and individual conversations, ensuring a smoother experience for users.
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