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DelhiDelhi. Meta-owned WhatsApp is gearing up to add augmented reality (AR) capabilities to its video calling feature. According to a report by WhatsApp update tracker WABetainfo, AR effects and filters have been spotted in the iOS 24.17.10.74 update, which is currently available via TestFlight. According to WABetainfo, it seems that WhatsApp is planning to give iOS users the same AR features that are already available on Android. WhatsApp is introducing a variety of new features to enhance the usability of the platform.

These updates include dynamic facial filters for video calls, allowing users to customize and enhance their appearance. A background editing tool will enable users to blur their surroundings or choose from pre-set backgrounds. Additionally, a low-light mode toggle will improve visibility in low light, ensuring effective communication even without natural light. A touch-up mode tool will also be available to smooth out a user's appearance during video calls.

WhatsApp will save customized settings for video calls, so users won't need to reconfigure their preferences for each call. These features are currently available to select beta testers using the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS via TestFlight and are expected to roll out more broadly in the coming weeks. In , Meta has revised its WhatsApp Business messaging policy to allow companies in regulated industries to send promotional messages to users in India through the WhatsApp Business platform.

Additionally, WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature aimed at improving user privacy. The “Username and PIN” feature will allow users to use a username instead of a phone number. According to WABetainfo, this new option will offer three privacy settings: “Username,” “Phone number,” and “Username with PIN.”