With over two billion active users, WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps around the world.
If you use WhatsApp, it’s likely you have the basics down, but there are actually a number of lesser known features that you may not be taking advantage of.
This week, WhatsApp has updated the app with several new wallpaper features.
This includes the ability to set custom chat wallpapers, new wallpapers, and separate light and dark mode wallpapers.
WhatsApp explained: “Your WhatsApp chats hold a special place in your life, which is why we’re introducing custom chat wallpapers.
“Make your chats personal and distinguishable by using a custom wallpaper for your most important chats and favourite people, and you never need worry about sending the wrong message in the wrong chat ever again.”
WhatsApp’s iconic doodle wallpaper now comes in a range of colours, while the app has also introduced a range of new eye catching designs.
Finally, you can now set separate wallpapers based on whether you’re using light or dark mode.
WhatsApp added: “You can now set a separate wallpaper in dark mode for the best chat experience.
“Watch your chat wallpaper automatically transition as your phone device setting switches from light to dark mode.”
Thew new wallpaper features will be rolling out to WhatsApp users around the world this week.
Once launched, you’ll be able to access the new features by opening the WhatsApp app and going to Settings > Chats > Chat Wallpaper.
