WhatsApp is getting a fun upgrade for its 3 billion users – animated stickers with detailed animations! According to WABetaInfo, the latest beta version for Android on the Google Play Store is introducing support for animated stickers using the Lottie framework, in addition to the existing WebP-based stickers.

Here’s what you can expect with the new animated stickers on WhatsApp:
– Lottie support adds dynamic movements, transitions, and effects to stickers
– Stickers can be resized without losing quality, ensuring they look great on all screens
– Unlike GIFs, Lottie uses vector graphics for crisp images at any size

The feature to share Lottie stickers is currently in development and will be available in a future update. Plus, WhatsApp is also working on adding support for animated emojis.

Messaging apps are evolving beyond just text and images. For example, Google Messages now offers Screen Effects for beta users, adding animations to messages based on specific phrases. And with AI becoming more prevalent in apps, we can expect even more expressive options in the future.

Stay tuned for more updates on WhatsApp’s exciting new features!