WhatsApp is set to bring a burst of creativity to iPhone users running iOS 17 or later with its latest update. This latest feature is offering the ability to craft and personalize stickers within the app.
WhatsApp rolling out a customized sticker maker for iPhone users on January 11, lets users go beyond mere image-sharing, allowing them to draw, add text, or overlay additional stickers for a truly customized touch. With this you can make customized stickers like turning your photos into a sticker.
Now you do not need to use the third party app to create the personalized sticker instead Whatsapp in-built tool that will make the customized sticker to make your interaction with peers more engaging.
Here’s a step-by-step guide for iPhone users who want to make their make their conversation more fun:
- Open up the WhatsApp conversation you want to share your sticker in or choose the conversation with yourself for convenient note-taking.
- Tap on the sticker icon located to the right of the text box and open the sticker tray.
- Select ‘create sticker‘ and pick an image from your gallery.
- Customize it by choosing a cutout, adding text, incorporating other stickers, or even unleashing your creativity with drawing tools.
Once satisfied with your masterpiece, hit the sending button and your sticker will automatically be saved in the sticker tray for easy access later on.
If you are looking to revamp existing stickers, then follow these steps;
- Go to a chat, and tap on the ‘sticker icon’ next to the text box.
- Long-press on the sticker you want to tweak and select ‘edit sticker.’
- Now, you’ve got a range of editing tools at your fingertips – add text, layer on other stickers, or showcase your artistic flair with drawings.
- After perfecting your creation, send it, it will be save in to your sticker collection.
While WhatsApp Web already allows users to play with stickers, the mobile app takes the customization experience up a notch.
Unfortunately for iPhone users who have an older version of iOS; they are limited to tweaking existing stickers rather than crafting new ones , because this is solely launching in the iOS 17+ for now and only they can interact with these personalized stickers. The joy of creating AI-generated stickers remains an exclusive treat for iPhone users with the latest iOS.
As for Android users it is still uncertain when they will launch this fun feature for the Android users.
This WhatsApp update, courtesy of Meta, adds a fun and creative twist to messaging, turning it into a canvas for users to express themselves creatively. Gradually making its way to iOS 17+ devices, the sticker maker promises to transform ordinary and dull conversations into personalized and engaging exchanges. Whether you’re an into art or simply eager to infuse your messages with a personal touch, WhatsApp’s latest feature gives assurity to elevate your messaging experience.