An upcoming WhatsApp update should allow the integration of animated emojis in messages sent by users of the platform.
WhatsApp in the footsteps of iOS? Like the operating system of Apple, which allows the sending by messages of Animojis, characters animated with the facial expressions of the user, the site wabetainfo.com reports that WhatsApp is developing its own animated emojis.
These, spotted during the development of the WhatsApp Desktop beta, will be based on the Lottie native animation library which allows designers to easily create small animations.
A feature enabled by default?
The introduction of this feature should occur during the next update of the application and thus allow to personalize and bring a little fantasy when sending electronic missives as well as contribute to the improvement of the user experience. .
According to webetainfo.com, animated WhatsApp emojis may be enabled by default when an animated version of the chosen emoji is available. The media also mentions the fact that users may not have the option of deactivating this animation.
