WhatsApp new feature: iOS users can now personalise chats with in-app sticker maker
Until now, WhatsApp users keen on personalising their conversations with stickers had to resort to external apps. However, this hassle will soon become a thing of the past, as the new feature is expected to roll out to a wider audience in the coming weeks.
Stickers have been a beloved feature on WhatsApp, bringing a touch of personality to messages. The new In-App Custom Sticker Maker takes this a step further, allowing users to edit existing stickers and create entirely new ones from their images. The process is simplified, allowing users to remove backgrounds effortlessly without relying on external tools or native iOS and Android features.
How To Create A Sticker From An Image:
- Open your sticker tray by selecting the sticker icon to the right of the text box
- Select ‘create sticker’ and choose an image from your gallery
- Customize your sticker by choosing a cutout and adding text, other stickers or drawing on it
- Hit send!
How To Edit An Existing Sticker:
- Open your sticker tray by selecting the sticker icon to the right of the text box
- Long press the sticker you wish to edit, and select ‘edit sticker’
- Customize your sticker by adding text, other stickers or drawing on it
- Hit send!
According to WaBetaInfo, the feature is already available to limited beta testers, promising a more streamlined and enjoyable experience for WhatsApp users. The move is anticipated to benefit users who often faced inconveniences with third-party apps, which sometimes include unwanted advertisements.
In addition to the custom sticker maker, WhatsApp is working on an aesthetic update for its iOS app. The upcoming theme feature, showcased in the WhatsApp Beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 update, enables users to select a default theme colour from
