WhatsApp introduces temporary holiday features for a limited time.

With the New Year just around the corner, WhatsApp is making sure to add some festive cheer to your chats and calls. In addition to their recent update that introduced a new 'typing' icon, the messaging platform has now added some playful new animations to mark the occasion.

You can now add a touch of celebration to your messages with a variety of emoji reactions, such as champagne flutes, popping bottles, party hats, and party poppers. Each reaction triggers a burst of colorful confetti on your screen, adding a fun and lively element to your conversations.

But that's not all – WhatsApp has also rolled out a range of new backgrounds, filters, and falling confetti for video calls. And to really get you in the New Year spirit, they have released a special sticker pack with themed avatar stickers. A spokesperson for WhatsApp shared, "Whether you want to send a cheerful greeting or a heartfelt message, these new features make it more fun and easy to express yourself in a creative way."

But don't wait too long to check out these new features, as they are only available for a limited time. You might need to update your app to access them, so make sure you do it soon. To update your WhatsApp app on an Android device, simply open the Google Play Store app and search for WhatsApp. Then, click on the update button or tap the profile icon in the top right corner, go to 'Manage apps and device', and select 'Manage'. From there, you can find WhatsApp on the list and update it manually or enable auto-update.

For iPhone or iPad users, updating your WhatsApp app is just as easy. Open the App Store and tap on your profile icon or photo. Scroll down to see the pending updates, and tap on the 'Update' button next to WhatsApp. It's that simple!

A spokesperson from WhatsApp shared, "To celebrate the new year, we are excited to surprise our users with these fun features to enjoy while chatting or calling with friends and family. These limited-time features will be available from tomorrow, December 20th, until January 3rd, adding a little extra excitement to your holiday conversations."

So go ahead and update your WhatsApp app to make the most of these festive features and add some extra joy to your New Year celebrations with your loved ones.

[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]