WhatsApp starts beta testing these camera and sticker-related features

WhatsApp is rolling out two new features to beta testers on iOS that add new capabilities to the popular messaging platform. The first feature makes it much easier to zoom when using the in-app camera on WhatsApp, while the second feature allows users to quickly create new stickers from their camera roll or use Meta AI to create stickers via a new shortcut. gives. Both these features are expected to be available to all users on iOS and Android smartphones.

Feature Tracker WABetaInfo spotted A new zoom control feature on WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.75. Users who signed up to receive the beta version of WhatsApp for iOS through TestFlight can now update to the latest version to access the new camera zoom control button that lets them zoom when clicking images or using WhatsApp. But will let you switch between different zoom options while recording video.

WhatsApp’s new zoom controls (left) and sticker shortcuts
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WhatsApp currently allows users to pinch in and out on the viewfinder or swipe up while holding down the capture button when using the in-app camera. Both of these options are not as simple or intuitive as using the dedicated zoom button, which is expected to be available to all users in the future.

Earlier this week, the Meta-owned messaging service rolled out another feature for beta testers with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.74 update. Description Shared by WABetaInfo. Users who have installed this version will see create And use AI Shortcut when the sticker selection panel is open on WhatsApp.

The first shortcut will allow users to use an image from their camera roll to create a new WhatsApp sticker using the application’s built-in sticker editor. Gadgets 360 was able to confirm that this option is also available for some users on the stable version of WhatsApp. use AI Shortcuts, on the other hand, allows users to create stickers with Meta AI, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) service.

Other features recently spotted in testing on beta versions of WhatsApp include a new ‘Recently Online’ list that – as the name suggests – lists contacts who were previously active on the app. Meanwhile, the service recently updated its color palette on iOS, allowing green buttons and text to appear throughout the app. It could eventually add support for alternative color accents on the app, which was first spotted in development in January.