WhatsApp is rolling out a motion photos feature in its Android beta version, allowing users to share live, dynamic pictures through WhatsApp chats. In this update, you can now send images that capture a few seconds of movement. Adding a little extra life and background story of each picture.Below, we have explained what motion photos are, how to join the WhatsApp beta program on Android, and how to send these motion photos.
Plus, we have taken a quick look at how sharing moving photos were done till today before this beta update.
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What Are Motion Photos?
To better understand Motion Photos, Please Picture this: you take a photo, and instead of a static image, you get a mini 3 video. A few seconds of movement before and after the actual static image is taken. It is like the photo has a heartbeat. This is what motion photos do. They are similar to Apple Live Photos but are coming straight to WhatsApp on Android. Imagine sharing a memory that is not freeze in the frame, but actually feels alive, vibrant and full of emotion.
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How Motion Photos are Different to Regular Ones
When you send a motion photo, you are sharing a random smile or pure experience of how that photo was taken actually and what the model or the view was actually at the time. Whether it is the laughter at a family group photo or a picture of waves at Seaview, these feature add an extra layer of realism and emotion in photos.
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How We Shared Live Photos Right Now
Till today, the most easiest way to share motion photos are directly a bit of a chore. If you are an iPhone user, you will use Airdrop to send your Live Photos. It is quick and effective no doubt but only for people near by you. And for Android users, it was not always that smooth. You have to use Quick share android feature or Bluetooth, which take some time to send and receive high resolution images. With the new WhatsApp beta feature, sharing motion photos will be simple as sending a regular image.
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How to Join the WhatsApp Beta and Get Motion Photos
Getting your hands on this cool feature is requires you to be a beta tester first. Here how to join whatsapp beta program:
- Open the Google Play Store
- Search “WhatsApp“
- Scroll Down and Select Become WhatsApp Beta Tester
- You will see “You’re a beta tester for this app” now
- Now Use and Enjoy WhatsApp Latest Feature
Note: Due to maximum numbers of beta testers, you might not be able to join beta program for WhatsApp from Google Play Store.
Quick FAQs
At the moment, the motion photos feature is only available in the WhatsApp Android beta App. And there is no official release date from WhatsApp yet for when everyone will get it, but insiders expect a full rollout within the next few months.
Right now, this feature is exclusively available to the Android beta app version. iOS users will have to wait for a future update.
Motion photos may use slightly more battery due to extra processing, but it should be manageable with regular usage.
Yes, once you are in the beta tester program and have enabled the feature, you can share live images with anyone in your WhatsApp chats.
We all know how powerful a photo can be, but sometimes, a static picture just does not tell the whole story and vibe of a moment. With motion photos, your memories come alive no doubt. This WhatsApp update is pretty needed. Stay tuned as this feature rolls out further.
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