WhatsApp for iOS will soon get GIF image support

WhatsApp is reportedly working on an update that will automatically display GIFS, which are pasted in the conversation. As of now, there is no information provided as to if and when, the new feature will roll out to Android.

Twitter account @WABetaInfo, which keeps a track of regular WhatApp beta updates stated that the changelog of WhatsApp beta for iOS 2.16.7.1 is available now. 

Changelog of #WhatsApp #beta for #iOS 2.16.7.1 is available now!https://t.co/yHrYkvUBOm #GIF #GifSupport #HOTNEWS #whatsappbeta

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) June 7, 2016

Additionally, the changelog mentions that the app will be able to save GIFs ‘as a simple image.’ WhatsApp will embed GIFs from links and autoplay them in conversations. One will also be able to convert a GIF to a simple image.

In other rumours, WhatsApp is expected to introduce video calling. AndroidPit reported receiving screenshots from users running the beta version of WhatsApp on iOS, that show a video call button at the top of the chat, next to the regular call button.

The feature is not yet usable, either because it hasn’t yet been activated, or both parties need to have the beta app. In addition, other users that volunteer to translate WhatsApp to various languages, have received requests to translate the audio and video call options as well.

WhatsApp has also added a few other features recently, including, a call back button in WhatsApp call notifications, and ZIP file sharing.