Archive · 30 Sep 2025
WhatsApp Update: Live Photos, AI Chat Themes, & More
WhatsApp is rolling out a big update!
You can now share Live Photos (short videos) on iOS and Motion Photos on Android.
They've also added a document scanner to scan and send files on Android.
Meta AI is creating chat themes based on your ideas, and can make backgrounds for calls.
There are new sticker packs.
Plus, you can search for groups by member name.
These are all coming to both iOS and Android.
WhatsApp now supports sharing Live Photos (iOS) and Motion Photos (Android).
Meta AI generates chat themes and backgrounds.
Users can scan, crop, store, and transmit documents from WhatsApp on Android.
New sticker packs have been introduced.
Improved group search allows searching by member name.
- Who
- What
- Added new features like Live/Motion Photo sharing, Meta AI features, document scanning, new sticker packs, and improved group search.
- When
- Recently released
- Where
- WhatsApp platform
- Why
- To enhance user experience through personalization, creative features, and improved functionality.
- New Features
- Live/Motion Photo sharing, Meta AI chat themes, new sticker packs, document scanner, improved group search
- Platforms
- Android and iOS
- Meta AI
- Creates chat themes, dynamic backgrounds, and in-chat photo/video effects
- Document Scanner
- Scan, crop, and send documents on Android (iOS already had this)
- Sticker Packs
- Fearless Bird, School Days, Vacation
- Languages
- Meta AI initially available in English, Arabic, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Sources
WhatsApp Adds Live Photos, Motion Photos Sharing and More Upgrades: All You Need to Know
WhatsApp Users Can Share Live Photos, Scan Documents, And More: Here's How
WhatsApp users can now share Live or Motion photos, creative AI features and more