WhatsApp update: Save stickers without sending them first

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An undated image of WhatsApp. — Depositphotos
An undated image of WhatsApp. — Depositphotos

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature, which will allow users to create stickers and directly save them in a collection for its Android app, without having to send them to others first.

WABetaInfo, a WhatsApp feature tracker, reported that the Meta-owned instant messaging platform offers stickers as a more interactive way of conversing with others compared to the usual text-based messages.

WhatsApp's new update

According to WABetaInfo, the new feature was discovered in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.24.23, which has been designated as a compatible update.

Currently, creating a sticker automatically opens up a window for sending it to the recipient in an active chat in order to save it. However, there are times when you simply wish to create and save a sticker for future use, without sending it at the moment. For this, WhatsApp is developing its latest feature.

— WABetaInfo
— WABetaInfo

“Based on the screenshot, a new window will appear once a sticker is created, asking the user where they wish to save their sticker. They can add a sticker to their favourites for easy access, or save it to an existing sticker pack,” WABetaInfo stated.

WhatsApp’s new feature is under development and inaccessible to public users of the app. However, select WhatsApp Beta for Android users who are registered via the Google Play Beta programme may be able to experience it before it is widely rolled out.

It is worth noting that the feature might be launched to a wider audience shortly with a future version of the app.