With the latest WhatsApp beta update (24.17.10.74) for iOS now available on TestFlight, it has been discovered that WhatsApp is bringing AR call effects and filters to its iPhone app, too.
While AR call effects and filters might initially be available to just a few users, WhatsApp typically broadens access in the days or weeks that follow.
AR call effects and filters are currently available in beta. | Image credit – WABetaInfo
The new AR effects let users spice up their video calls by adding a personal touch. For instance, there is a variety of dynamic facial filters to choose from, allowing users to change their look in real-time and adjust the overall color tone of their video feed.
Additionally, WhatsApp has rolled out a background editing tool that gives users even more ways to customize their video calls. With this feature, users can either blur their surroundings or swap them out for one of the pre-set backgrounds.
There is also a low-light mode toggle that helps boost visibility in darker settings. With just a quick toggle, users can enhance the lighting quality of their video feed, making it easier to communicate clearly even when the natural light isn’t great.
Adding to these features is the touch-up mode, which serves as a gentle filter to smooth out skin imperfections and give users a more polished look during video calls.
Also, keep in mind that WhatsApp will automatically remember your previous settings when you start a new video call, including the chosen background and color filter. This means you won’t have to keep adjusting your settings every time you jump on a call.
Offering users more ways to spice up their video calls and make their appearance uniquely their own is a plus. I think that with these new features, WhatsApp is heading in the right direction for improving the user experience and making the app even more competitive.
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