WhatsApp Rolls Out New Chat Themes and Wallpapers for More Personalisation

Highlights

• WhatsApp’s latest update introduces chat themes, customisable chat bubbles and 30 new wallpapers.
• Users can change both the background and chat bubble colours or mix and match them.
• They can set a theme for all chats or personalise each one individually.
• Customisations will only be visible to the user.
• The update is currently rolling out for both iOS and Android users and should be available globally.

WhatsApp is bringing some new personalisation options in its latest update announced in a blog post titled “Chat themes to reflect your style.” The update is currently rolling out for both iOS and Android users. This update introduces chat themes, customisable chat bubbles and 30 new wallpapers to make conversations more visually appealing. Here’s all we know.

With these new features, users can now change both the background and chat bubble colours or mix and match them to suit their mood.

The blog explains, “Turn your chat bubbles and background your favourite colours, with plenty of options to choose from. Pick from one of our pre-set chat themes which change both your background and bubbles or mix and match colours to best fit your style.”

The update also allows users to set a theme for all chats or personalise each one individually. However, these customisations will only be visible to the user, not their chat partners.

WhatsApp also gives users the option to upload their own wallpapers from their camera roll making each chat unique. “Add some fun to your chats by choosing from 30 new wallpaper options, or you can still upload a background from your camera roll to make them completely unique to you,” the blog post adds.

To try out the new themes, follow the below-mentioned steps –

• iPhone users can go to Settings > Chats > Default Chat Theme or customise individual chats by tapping the chat name at the top.
• Android users need to tap the three-dot menu and select “Chat theme” to access these options.

The update is rolling out globally over the next few weeks, so if you don’t see it yet, it should be available soon.

FAQs

Q1. What new personalisation options does WhatsApp’s latest update introduce?

Answer. The latest update introduces chat themes, customisable chat bubbles, and 30 new wallpapers to personalise conversations.

Q2. Can users set a theme for all chats or personalize each one individually?

Answer. Yes, users can set a theme for all chats or personalise each one individually. However, these customisations will only be visible to the user.

Q3. How can iPhone and Android users access the new chat themes?

Answer. iPhone users can go to Settings > Chats > Default Chat Theme or customise individual chats by tapping the chat name at the top. Android users need to tap the three-dot menu and select “Chat theme” to access these options.

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