AR Filters features are being included in the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. It has been revealed that users will get the benefit of these features during calling and calling is going to be fun.
Meta-owned popular messaging app WhatsApp is going to bring a fun new feature for its users. This feature will be based on Augmented Reality (AR) and will help in making video and audio calls even more fun and interactive. The development of this feature has started and soon users will start getting its benefits in the beta version.
WABetaInfo, a platform that gives information about the new features and updates of WhatsApp, has reported that the messaging app is developing a new AR effects and filters package. The report says that this package will be made part of future updates. With its help, users will be able to apply fun filters and effects on the face during video calling.
These filters can become part of the app
With AR effects and filters, users will get many benefits during calling, the list of which you can see below.
- Dynamic facial filter: This filter can be useful for smoothing skin texture and showing better visuals in low light.
- Background customization: Options like Microsoft Teams and Zoom have the option to hide the background or apply a virtual background, which can become a part of WhatsApp.
- Interactive object: There can also be an option to add 3D objects to the frame and interact with them during the call. Also, many fun filters can be applied to the face.
This new feature of WhatsApp is still in development mode and its release date has not been disclosed yet.
Other chatting apps will get competition
The new feature will help WhatsApp compete with options like Snapchat and Instagram, which already have AR effects and filters. Apart from this, the feature will promote engagement among users and they will feel like spending more time on the call. It remains to be seen how WhatsApp incorporates the new feature and how much it is liked.
