iPhone Live Photos Feature Now Available on WhatsApp Android
New Features of Whatsapp for Android Users
WhatsApp has just launched a new feature that is interesting for Android users. In the beta version of 2.25.22.29 on Google Play, this instant messaging application introduces the option of sharing moving photos complete with short sounds, similar to Live Photos on iPhone. This feature gives new colors in everyday conversation, because photos are no longer just static images, but can display short moments recorded just before and after the camera button is pressed.
How to Use Live Photos on Whatsapp Android
To use this feature, users will receive a notification that moving photo support is available. After that, the user can choose whether to send the photo in motion format or convert it into a regular image. Technically, the process is quite simple. Simply select a moving photo or motion photo from a supportive gallery, then send it like sending a regular photo on WhatsApp. No manual conversion required.
Once sent, the moving photo will be marked with a small icon in the top left corner of the thumbnail. This allows the recipient to immediately recognize that it is interactive content that can be played.
difference with static photo
In terms of file size, moving photos are certainly bigger than ordinary photos. Users who want to save internet quota can still choose static photos. However, for those who want to display more expressive moments, this new feature can be used without worrying about declining image quality.
still in beta testing
Currently, the Live Photos feature on WhatsApp Android is still limited to beta tester users. This means that only those who are members of the trial program can experience this feature first. Even so, the launch for the public is expected to be carried out soon after the testing stage is considered stable. WhatsApp usually releases similar updates in stages until it can be accessed by all users.
Compete with similar features on other platforms
The concept of moving photos is nothing new in the Android world. Samsung has “Motion Photos” and Google Pixel offers “Top Shot.” However, the presence of this feature on WhatsApp makes it more widely accessible, including by users whose phones do not support moving photos. They can still receive and see photos of motion sent by other users.
In addition, this update also addresses the old issue where the moving photo automatically turns into a video when it is shared. The moving photo feature is not the only WhatsApp innovation. This meta-owned application is also testing the Username feature, which allows users to share usernames instead of phone numbers. This option is predicted to simplify the connection while increasing the privacy of its users.
