WhatsApp tests animated message bubbles for iPhone users in TestFlight
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WhatsApp is testing animated message bubbles for iPhone users, making chats look a bit more lively.
When you get a new message, the bubble now gently fades in and grows slightly, bringing back a touch of flair that was removed before.
This update is currently rolling out to some users through Apple's TestFlight beta.
WhatsApp adds toggle to disable animations
Not a fan of the new look? There's now an option under Settings > Chats > Animations to turn these effects off whenever you want.
The feature showed up first on Android beta last week, and now iOS testers are getting it too, hinting that everyone might see it soon as WhatsApp keeps tweaking its interface for a smoother experience.