WhatsApp is continuously working on new features to improve user experience. The company is testing a special update for Android users called Motion Photo. According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, this feature has been spotted in WhatsApp beta version 2.25.22.29 and is currently available to only a select group of beta testers.
Motion Photo is a camera feature that records a few moments before and after a photo is clicked. It not only captures movement in the image but also records audio, making photos feel more alive. Many smartphones, such as Samsung’s Motion Photos and Google Pixel’s Top Shot, already come with this feature.
When users select an image from their gallery, a new icon will appear in the top right corner of the screen. This icon will have a ring around a play button and a small circle. By tapping on it, users will be able to send the photo as a motion photo. The sent photo will not only show movement but also allow the user to hear the sound of that moment.
To send motion photos on WhatsApp, your smartphone must already have this feature. Even if your phone does not have the ability to capture motion photos, you will still be able to view motion photos sent by others.
In addition to Motion Photo, WhatsApp is also working on another important feature. Users will be able to share their usernames instead of their phone numbers. This will make the chatting experience even more secure and improve privacy.
Overall, WhatsApp’s Motion Photo feature will not only make photo sharing more fun but will also help in preserving memories in a more vivid way. The username feature will give users a new and secure way to share their identity.
