WhatsApp working on exciting new sticker feature for future update

WhatsApp is working on an exciting new sticker feature for a future update which is available for users of the beta version of the app via the  Google Play Beta Program.

According to WABetaInfo, the upcoming update will feature a new interactive sticker feature that will introduce prompts through status updates.

The Meta-owned instant messaging app is exploring the implementation of a new "Add Yours" sticker for status updates that will allow users to create interactive challenges or prompts, encouraging their contacts to share their own content in response. 

Similar to the "Add Yours" sticker available on Instagram, this feature will let users set a theme, question, or activity that others can participate in by sharing their own status updates.

For example, users could create a prompt asking their contacts to share a picture of their pet through a status update, and their contacts will be able to tap the sticker and contribute their own related updates. 

However, one of the differences compared to the Instagram sticker is the focus on privacy. 

If a user sees a status update with the "Add Yours" sticker and participates by sharing their own content, the audience of the user who shared the update won't see who initiated the chain or what was shared by others who contributed. 

This is thanks to the end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp status updates as it ensures that such interactions are kept private and limited to the audience the user has selected in their privacy settings

This new sticker will allow users to engage with their contacts beyond simple text updates or images, promoting more dynamic interactions. 

By using the "Add Yours" sticker, people will be able to initiate trends, share personal stories, or simply bring a bit of fun and spontaneity to their user experience in the future.

Although this feature and under development and is set to be introduced in a future update, users of the app's beta version can explore this feature by downloading the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.21 update, which is available on the Google Play Store.