New Delhi, August 26: WhatsApp, the Meta-owned platform, reportedly introduced a new feature for allowing iPhone users to enhance their video calls with augmented reality (AR) effects and filters. The WhatsApp new feature is expected to make video interactions more fun and engaging for Apple users. The WhatsApp new update will likely provide various AR effects and filters that can be used in real-time during video calls by iOS users to express themselves in creative ways.

As per a report of Times Now, iPhone users can now use AR effects and filters in real time during video calls. The new feature is anticipated to enhance user interaction by making the conversations more lively and entertaining. iPhone users are said to access a variety of effects, which may include adjustments in colour tones and backgrounds that can be applied during calls. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Instant Messaging Platform To Introduce Advanced Username Feature With PIN Support; Check Details.

WhatsApp is planning to provide iPhone users to try out new augmented reality features that Android users already have. In the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS, there is an update that introduces an AR feature for call effects and filters. One of the features is the availability of dynamic facial filters. These filters will allow iOS users to change their appearance in real time during video calls by adjusting the colour tone of their video feed.

WhatsApp has also introduced a background editing tool that will provide more options for personalising video calls. iPhone users can either blur their surroundings or choose from a selection of pre-set backgrounds provided by WhatsApp, which is expected to allow users to make their video calls more unique and customised according to their preferences WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Platform To Introduce Instagram-Style Like Button To React on Status, Custom Chat Themes; Check Details.

According to multiple reports, currently, the AR feature for call effects and filters is only available to a select group of beta testers who have installed the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for iOS. However, in the upcoming weeks, WhatsApp will likely make the feature available to a wider audience by rolling it out to more users.

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