WhatsApp is rolling out two new features to iOS beta testers that add new capabilities to the popular messaging platform. The first feature makes it much easier to zoom when using the camera in the WhatsApp app, while the second feature allows users to quickly create new stickers from their Camera Roll or use Meta AI to generate stickers via new shortcuts. Both the features are expected to reach all iOS and Android smartphone users.

WABetaInfo Feature Tracking noticed new zoom control feature in WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.75. Users who signed up to receive beta versions of WhatsApp for iOS via TestFlight can now update to the latest version to get access to a new camera zoom control button that will allow them to switch between different zoom options when clicking images or recording videos on WhatsApp.

New WhatsApp zoom controls (left) and sticker shortcuts
Photo: WABetaInfo

WhatsApp currently allows users to pinch in and out of the viewfinder while using the in-app camera, or swipe up while holding down the capture button. Both options are not as clear or intuitive as using a 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 to beta testers with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.74 update, according to details shared by WABetaInfo. Users who have installed this version will see Create and Use AI shortcuts when the sticker selection panel is open in WhatsApp.

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

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


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