WhatsApp Adds New Filters and AR Effects to Its Camera Here's How You Can Use Them
Augmented reality continues to make inroads into our daily interactions, and now WhatsApp is joining the game. The popular messaging platform is integrating augmented reality (AR) filters and effects into its camera, thanks to the app’s latest beta update for Android . This adds a more fun and creative touch to taking photos and videos, something you’ve already started experimenting with for video calls.
With the new beta version 2.24.20.20 of WhatsApp for Android, users can now access AR filters directly from the camera interface. A new filter button has been added, allowing you to quickly apply effects to your photos and videos with a single tap. These filters aren’t just fun, they also include more practical options like a low-light filter and a feature to fix blemishes in your photos.
What's even more interesting is the ability to use the background editor, which will allow you to blur or even change the scene behind you. Perfect for those impromptu photos where you don't want your surroundings to look messy.
- How to activate AR filters?
If you want to try out this new feature, first make sure you have the latest WhatsApp beta installed on your Android device. Once you have it, you will see a magic wand icon in the camera interface. Just tap on this icon and you can apply AR filters and effects to your photos and videos in real time.
This makes WhatsApp a more complete platform for creating multimedia content, similar to what we have already seen on Instagram or Snapchat. Now you can not only send messages, but also capture more creative and personalized moments without having to change applications.
-When will it reach all users?
As is usually the case with beta updates, there is no specific date yet for when these filters will be released in the stable version of WhatsApp. However, if the feature works without major issues, it is very likely that it will be released to the rest of the users in the coming weeks or months.