WhatsApp has launched a new feature that will make photo sharing even better!
Stable versions of the app for iOS and Android now support “Live photos” and “Motion photos.”
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What is it
“Live” photos (also known as Motion photos on Samsung or Live photos on iOS) are a media format that captures a brief moment of movement before and after a photo is taken. Unlike regular stills, they contain a few seconds of video and audio, providing a more complete and immersive experience of reliving memories.
How it works
This feature is popular on mobile devices such as the Samsung Galaxy (Motion Photos) and Google Pixel (Top Shot or Motion Photos). Apple also offers a similar feature called Live Photos on the iPhone. These “live” photos are typically saved in special formats that combine static images with short videos.
In the latest update, WhatsApp gave users the ability to share “live” photos in chats, groups, and channels, preserving the original photo format.
When you open your gallery to send a photo, you’ll see a button specifically for “live” photos. This button allows you to choose whether to send a static image or a “live” photo, if one is available.
When will this be useful
This feature is especially useful for sharing moments where movement or reactions are key. It allows you to share not only static images but also the dynamic component of the moment.
What’s especially convenient is that Live Photos are compatible with both personal and group chats, as well as channels.
Conclusion
Support for Live Photos in WhatsApp is another step towards a richer and more emotional media sharing experience. Now you can share your memories not only as static photos, but also as short, live moments!
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