WhatsApp adds Live Photos on iOS; Motion Photos beta rolling out on Android

WhatsApp now supports sending Live Photos on iOS as animated images. On Android, the app is beta-testing support for Motion Photos (Google/Samsung-style short video+photo captures), allowing users to share short animated clips instead of static pictures in one-on-one and group chats.

What this means

• iOS: Live Photos sent in WhatsApp will preserve their motion and play as short animations.
• Android: Motion Photos support is in beta testing and will let users send similar short-motion images once rolled out broadly.
• Availability: iOS support is live; Android support is limited to beta testers at the moment and will expand over time.

How it works

Live Photos (iOS) and Motion Photos (Android) capture a few seconds of motion around a still image. In WhatsApp chats, these will appear as short animated clips instead of a static photo.

Source & more info

Details from reporting based on WABetaInfo coverage: Read more.

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