WhatsApp Rolls Out New Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls

[MacRumors]

WhatsApp has announced it is rolling out new filters and backgrounds for users to personalize their video calls. The popular chat platform said the new effects are designed to make video conversations "more engaging" and give them a "more personal touch."

The update includes 10 filters and 10 backgrounds that users can apply to improve their video calling experience. Filters range from classic options like "Black & White" and "Vintage TV" to more artistic effects such as "Light leak" and "Prism light." Background choices offer variety, from practical settings like "Office" and "Cafe" to scenic options like "Beach" and "Sunset."

In addition to filters and backgrounds, WhatsApp is introducing "Touch up" and "Low Light" options. These features are aimed at enhancing the user's appearance and improving video quality in suboptimal lighting conditions, potentially avoiding embarrassment during calls.

To access these new effects, users can select the effects icons located in the top right corner of the screen during a video call. The functionality will be available for both one-on-one and group video calls. The new filters and backgrounds are expected to be available to all WhatsApp users in the coming weeks.

The introduction of new video call effects follows the rollout in August of a new event planning feature that lets WhatsApp users organize events, meetings, and social gatherings directly within a group chat.

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[n-evo]

At this point all I want from WhatsApp is the ability to use the new alert tones introduced by iOS 17. And a way to disable (video) calls.

 

[DeanL]

When are we getting the two-year old promised support for dual-SIM?

 

[mystery hill]

The iPad app is still in beta.

 

[charliex1]

I think adding in chat translation would be a game changer. I currently have to screenshot the chat and upload to translate and then manually enter text translate and then paste back into the chat window.

 

[armhol]

I think adding in chat translation would be a game changer. I currently have to screenshot the chat and upload to translate and then manually enter text translate and then paste back into the chat window.

I agree and it will surely come at some point given all the Artificial Intelligence integration at present.

You don't say what device you are using, but on iPhone, taking a screenshot seems a superfluous step. Why not just tap and hold the message, copy it, then paste it into your chosen translation app?

 

[brilliantthings]

The iPad app is still in beta.

Ridiculous

 

[dumastudetto]

The iPad app is still in beta.

I think they must be building an operating system within an operating system at this point. If/when they ever release it, it should be an incredible experience. They are devoting an incredible amount of time to building this out.

 

[VampyricGentleman]

Honestly what is the point of all these things when even on the largest phone if you are on a conference style call you are not going to see much difference in size of participant to a postage stamp?

 

[DanteHicks79]

Congrats WhatsApp - you caught up to 2018

 

[applefan8254]

ok. can we get true multi - device? the existing multi-device requires you to add additional devices as linked devices. if you attempt to sign on from a new device without doing it as a linked device it wipes all your logged in sessions. maybe allow 10 devices instead of just 4. with multiple devices and multiple users, linking sessions add up quickly so that 4 is not enough.

-usernames. allow us to set a username instead of using a phone number. for public groups etc, its better to join with a username instead of a number that you wouldn't want to share with online groups.

 

[DaveS79]

it would also be great to have proper fully functional WhatsApp app for Apple Watch.

 

[wouwout]

WhatsApp is still such a pain to use on multiple devices

 

[svish]

Good to see this available on WhatsApp.