How to get new animated emoticons in WhatsApp

Some static WhatsApp emojis are now animated. This feature allows users to improve the quality of messaging, liven up chats or express feelings more dynamically.

These emojis are larger than traditional ones, almost like stickers. According to WaBetaInfo, only some emojis have animation. In addition, They are available in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.15.15.

Built using the Lottie animation repository, the new animated WhatsApp emojis maintain high quality, are lightweight, and enhance the visual appeal of your messages without impacting performance.

Not all emoticons support animation.; only those that are specifically designed will have this feature. When an emoji is sent, it will only appear animated if an animated version is available; otherwise, it will appear in its standard static form.

As mentioned above, these new emojis are only available to WhatsApp users who have Android devices and are participating in the beta program.

To get WhatsApp beta on your Android device, you need to follow these steps step by step:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Find “WhatsApp” and select the application.
3. Scroll down until you find the Become a Beta Tester section.
4. Select “I want to participate” and confirm your decision.
5. Please wait until the beta update becomes available and install it.

It is important to note that beta programs may have a limited number of seats. In addition, Since these features are in testing phase, the application may produce errors.

Animated emojis and stickers in WhatsApp have key differences. Animated emojis are animated versions of traditional emojis, developed using the Lottie library, which allows them to be high-quality, lightweight, and scalable without sacrificing performance.

Only a few emojis have animated versions and are displayed as such if available, otherwise they remain static. Stickers are larger, more detailed graphics that can be static or animated. Users can download sticker packs with a wider range of expressions, using them as standalone messages or along with text.

Users can now create AI stickers on WhatsApp without having to install another app or use an external AI image creation platform.

If a person has an Android or iPhone mobile phone and wants to create their own AI stickers on WhatsApp, they must follow these steps:

1. Open a new chat in WhatsApp and turn on the keyboard.
2. Go to the stickers tab and select “Use AI”.
3. Enter a description of the stickers you want. For example: two cute cats in love, a running rabbit, two smiling friends.
4. Wait a few seconds for WhatsApp to generate stickers.
5. Select the sticker you like the most to send it.
6. If the user wants to save it, he should leave it selected and click “Add to Favorites”.

Previously, this feature was only available in beta version. For this reason, a limited number of users have already tried it.

By launching AI sticker generation to the general public, it is shown that the feature has passed some tests such as:

• Ease of use: Ensure that the feature interface is intuitive and easy to use for users.
• Performance: Speed, efficiency and response are assessed under various conditions and loads.
• Safety: Used to detect and fix vulnerabilities to protect user information.
• Compatibility: ensures that the new feature works correctly on different devices, operating systems and browsers.
• Regression: Ensures that new changes do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• User testing: Collect feedback from beta users to identify and fix potential issues before public release.