INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
WhatsApp filters and backgrounds for video calls2 min read Last Updated : Oct 02 2024 | 12:13 PM IST
Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced
the rollout of new camera filters and backgrounds for video calls
With backgrounds, you can keep your surroundings private and transport yourself to a cosy coffee shop or comfortable living room for a
Light, Fisheye, Vintage TV, Frosted Glass, and Duotone
Forest.
Additionally, WhatsApp has added Touch Up and Low Light options to enhance the appearance and brightness of the environment
These features can be accessed during one-on-one or group video calls and can be applied by selecting the effects icon in the top right
corner of the screen, which displays the available filters and backgrounds
Users can then choose the effects according to their preference
The new filters and backgrounds will be widely available in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp is also reportedly exploring the possibility of
extending the filters and augmented reality (AR) effects introduced for video calls to its built-in camera, enabling users to apply the
app's filters to photos and videos taken by the native camera option within the app.First Published: Oct 02 2024 | 12:13 PMIST
