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WhatsApp users alert! App to stop after Dec 31! Is your smartphone OS on list?

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp has become highly popular across the world and has over one billion downloads just on Google Play Store. Add to that the downloads on Apple's App Store and WhatsApp stands way ahead of any other messaging app. 2018 was an important year for the company as it tackled the criticism for not being able to stop the spread of fake news while bringing in new features and updates for the users. Most of these features like WhatsApp Stickers, forward label and group calls were welcomed by the users.

In 2018, WhatsApp also made its debut on feature phones with Reliance JioPhone 2. The device introduced the platform to feature phone users and, soon Reliance Jio also extended the support for the social social messaging app on to JioPhone as well.

WhatsApp users alert! App to stop after Dec 31! Is your smartphone OS on list?

in a big setback, the good days for some users might be over soon as the company has announced a list of operating systems for which it will soon end support. WhatsApp users alert! App to stop after Dec 31! Is your smartphone OS on list?

However, in a big setback, the good days for some users might be over soon as the company has announced a list of operating systems for which it will soon end support. The list includes all the devices running on Nokia S40. The company has made it clear that the users won’t be able to use WhatsApp on this operating system from December 31, 2018. The users also need to keep in mind that WhatsApp has stopped developing features for this platform which means that some existing features too can stop working at any time on devices running Nokia S40.

Apart from this, WhatsApp has also announced that it will end support for Android versions 2.3.7 and older as well as iPhone iOS 7 and older after February 1, 2020.

The company said that this decision was taken as it won't be developing features for these platforms in future. WhatsApp added that it wants to focus on mobile platforms that will used by majority users for next seven years.

"The decision was taken because we will no longer be actively developing for these platforms and some features might stop functioning at any time. When we look ahead to our next seven years, we are looking to focus our efforts on the mobile platforms that a vast majority of people use. These platforms/phones don't offer the kind of capabilities WhatsApp needs to expand its features in the future," WhatsApp said in a statement.

Last year, WhatsApp had ended support for Windows Phone 8.0, BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10 on December 31, 2017.

WhatsApp trick: Here is how to turn images, selfies into Stickers

SoAs.in December 23, 2018 2019 , Information , Network , Social , WhatsApp

WhatsApp Stickers - a feature that was released earlier this year by the Facebook-owned instant messaging app - has become a huge hit among the users. In fact, the most searched ‘how to’ in India in 2018 was the "how to send stickers on WhatsApp." The feature became more popular after the social media giant introduced a Diwali sticker pack, especially designed for the Indian users. Now, to enhance the user experience, the platform has come up with a new feature to make its users' Christmas and New Year celebrations better than ever before.

The new update allows the users to personalise their WhatsApp stickers. The messaging app will now allow the users to convert any image and selfie into a sticker and send it to their friends, relatives, and colleagues. For this, the users will have to download and use ‘Sticker Studio – Sticker Maker for WhatsApp’.

WhatsApp trick: Here is how to turn images, selfies into Stickers

Now, to enhance the user experience, the platform has come up with a new feature to make its users' Christmas and New Year celebrations better than ever before. WhatsApp trick: Here is how to turn images, selfies into Stickers

How to turn images, selfies into WhatsApp Stickers?

1. Go to Google Play Store and download ‘Sticker maker for WhatsApp’ app on your phone.

2. Open the app and select 'Create a new sticker pack' option.

3. Give a name to the sticker app.

4. Add the sticker pack's icon and select the next tray to add customised WhatsApp Sticker.

5. The app will ask the users to take a photo or import one from the gallery.

6. Select and image and crop it if required.

7. Save the image and add more customised stickers using the above-mentioned steps.

8. Publish the stickers pack.

9. The users will get an option to add the pack to their WhatsApp account. Accept and open the chat.

10. Send these customised stickers to WhatsApp contacts.

WhatsApp Stickers were released this year as a 'new way for people to express themselves with stickers'. "Whether with a smiling teacup or a crying broken heart, stickers help you share your feelings in a way that you can't always express with words. To start, we're launching sticker packs created by our designers at WhatsApp and a selection of stickers from other artists," the company had said in a blog post.

What were some of the new features WhatsApp introduced in 2018? Here’s a list

SoAs.in December 23, 2018 Information , Network , Social , WhatsApp

With over 220 million active users, WhatsApp is unarguable one of the most used applications in India, being used not just for texting, but also voice and video calling, conferencing and even making transactions.

2018 has, however, been a tough year for the instant messaging platform as it came under scrutiny for the spread of fake news and misinformation.

Nevertheless, we saw a bunch of new features on the application that do make the chatting experience much better. Here are some of them:

What were some of the new features WhatsApp introduced in 2018? Here’s a list

From stickers to letting users know about how much data it collects, here are some of the top features that were introduced by WhatsApp in 2018. What were some of the new features WhatsApp introduced in 2018? Here’s a list

WhatsApp stickers

Possibly the biggest feature from WhatsApp this year, stickers were also one of the top searched things on Google.

While what it does is very simple, it’s very vibrant and dynamic in doing so. Other instant messaging platforms have had this feature for quite a while, but WhatsApp made it available only recently, in October.

You can find WhatsApp stickers in an icon right next to the emoji and GIF icons in the emoji menu. You are then greeted with three tabs—one with your recent stickers, second with your favourites and the third containing all the stickers. There’s also a “plus” icon in the corner that allows you to add more stickers to WhatsApp via a sticker store.

You can also make your own WhatsApp stickers by using the guide present on WhatsApp’s blog.

This might require some amount of experience with Adobe Photoshop and basic image editing. The stickers need to have a resolution of exactly 512x512 pixels and should have a file size of less than 100kb. We are sure once you get the hang of it, you’ll be making memes in no time.

WhatsApp data collection

Data privacy has become a major concern mainly after some major tech companies were shown to compromise user data without their consent. To address this and meet EU’s data privacy guidelines, WhatsApp started offering the users the ability to download all the data that the platform has collected on them. You can see the data gathered by WhatsApp by going to Settings > Account > Request Account Info. Then you will be redirected to a page where you have to click Request Report.

WhatsApp group calling

WhatsApp calling has been around for nearly two years now, but the instant messaging app only recently launched the WhatsApp video and voice group calling feature to its users. With the help of this feature, users can make conference calls with up to four participants. WhatsApp also recently introduced a button that lets users make conference calls with the tap of a button.

WhatsApp UPI payments

The most underrated feature of this year. The feature first made its way to beta in February and has been stuck there ever since. WhatsApp users with the final build can get a taste of it through invitations sent by people currently using the feature.

The feature uses United Payments Interface to make payments instantly, be it sending, receiving or even requesting money.

Since it hasn’t received an official approval from the Reserve Bank of India, WhatsApp has restricted this feature to beta and invitations. But I personally find it extremely convenient since having a payments interface on a chat app doesn’t require installing another app. The registration process is also very straightforward, even for first time users. And not to forget the massive reach WhatsApp has in India.

Picture-in-Picture

When you click on a video link sent by someone on WhatsApp, the system instantly triggers the corresponding app to open. With the PiP feature, you can watch the videos in a box hovering over the chat window, saving you multiple taps on the recents button. The feature works with third-party video apps like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Tumblr . You can confirm whether the media supports PiP (or not) by looking out for a blurred version of the thumbnail as well as the platform logo. If it’s present, it means the content supports PiP.

“Forwarded” label and forwarding restrictions

WhatsApp was in the government’s radar for several incidents related to fake news and misinformation this year. To address the issue, WhatsApp put up restrictions on message forwarding like removing the quick forward button which was present right next to media messages.

Further, it also added a “forwarded” label in front every message forwarded by you or other users. While it seems like a serious action, it is still to be seen how much of an impact these features have made to curb the spread of misinformation and fake news.

Group chats

The interface of WhatsApp groups received quite a few important updates, mainly centred around group administrators and creators. WhatsApp added group descriptions and the ability to remove admins from a group. Group creators can also restrict the admins they choose

Media visibility in library

Till June, photos, videos or audio messages received on WhatsApp showed up in the library. There were a few workarounds, but not everyone wants their image gallery to be filled with good morning messages.

WhatsApp fixed this behaviour by introducing a feature that lets users define which media shows up in their media library.

How to use WhatsApp Web on your desktop, fix connection issues for Android users

SoAs.in December 22, 2018 Information , Network , Social , WhatsApp

WhatsApp allows users to use the instant messaging application on desktop through WhatsApp Web. The web.whatsapp.com allows you to mirror your WhatsApp on the desktop by scanning QR code. The extension automatically syncs all your messages on your phone and even lets you send and receive text messages, videos and photos.

WhatsApp Web has become smarter with new features. Just this week, WhatsApp added picture-in-picture update for desktop users. The feature allows users to watch shared videos right within the application. Right now, WhatsApp Web supports PiP mode for shared videos and is likely to add support for videos shared via Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

How to use WhatsApp Web on your desktop, fix connection issues for Android users

How to pair your phone with WhatsApp Web

Open web.whatsapp.com on your desktop browser.
Open WhatsApp on your phone and go to Menu > WhatsApp Web.
Open in-app scanner on your phone and scan the QR code on the browser.
To log out of the desktop, go to Settings on WhatsApp Web > logout from all computers.

How to troubleshoot connection issues

Phone and desktop need to have strong and active internet connection to use WhatsApp Web.
If you see “Computer not connected” prompt on your screen, ensure your phone or PC has active internet connection.
To reset internet connection on phone, turn on and off mobile data.
You can also reset network settings to reactivate internet on your device.
If that does not work, hit refresh on your browser.
You can also log out and log back into reactivate the WhatsApp Web.

Note that WhatsApp Web works on select browsers like Firefox and Chrome. It does not support dated browsers like Internet Explorer.

Secure your WhatsApp chats with this feature - WhatsApp Picture-in-Picture feature for desktop users find out how it works

SoAs.in December 21, 2018 Information , Network , Social , Tips , WhatsApp

After finally introducing the Picture-in-Picture feature for Android users in India, WhatsApp is all set to roll out the feature for WhatsApp Web as well.

Secure your WhatsApp chats with this feature - WhatsApp Picture-in-Picture feature for desktop users find out how it works

Secure your WhatsApp chats with this feature; here is the latest update

In one of its latest updates Facebook-owned messaging app, WhatsApp is again working on adding another feature for its iOS users. In a bid to make messages more secure, WhatsApp is planning to add another layer of security. A Touch ID support to the app would be added to lock the app on the users' phone in order to protect the users' private messages.

According to a report by Fun2Ind.CoM / MsnTarGet.CoM / MobAsk.CoM / Soas.in, WhatsApp is working on the feature and it is currently in high alpha stage. This means that the feature is still under development and is not yet ready for testing.

After the feature is rolled out for the users, a new option in the Privacy Settings-Touch ID would be seen. His feature will another level of protection to the users' chats. The feature will also show FaceID option if the users' smartphone supports FaceID.

The messaging app will ask the users to enter the iPhone passcode, just like the phone's lock system in case the Face ID or the Touch ID stops working. According to the report, no information about the users' fingerprint or passcode would be shared with WhatsApp. The feature sounds more like an iOS update.

As per the report, feature would supports iPhone models like- Phone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone X, iPhone XR and iPhone XS.

In another update, WhatsApp has finally introduced the Picture-in-Picture feature for Android users in India. This feature has been in testing mode for Android since October and until now, it was in the beta stage. The Picture-in-Picture feature on WhatsApp was only available for the iPhone users since the beginning of this year.

WhatsApp to roll out Picture-in-Picture feature for desktop users; find out how it works

After finally introducing the Picture-in-Picture feature for Android users in India, WhatsApp is all set to roll out the feature for WhatsApp Web as well. This feature has been in testing mode for Android since October and until now, it was in the beta stage. The Picture-in-Picture feature on WhatsApp was only available for the iPhone users since the beginning of this year.

According to media reports, the Facebook-owned messaging app is rolling out PiP mode in phases for WhatsApp Web users globally with the latest version 0.3.1846. The users do not have to install the update manually, instead, the PiP mode would be automatically updated once the update is available.

This feature will make multitasking easier with your smartphone as well as with your desktop/ laptop. The WhatsApp PiP feature allows the users to message other users while watching YouTube videos and using other apps in the phone. Until now, a user could not message on WhatsApp and watch YouTube at the same time, but now PiP will help the users to operate multiple features on the single screen at the simultaneously.

How to get PiP feature for your desktop:

Update your WhatsApp web to version 0.3.1846.
Once the update is done, the users need to navigate to any chat where he/she have received any link of video.
The user will find a video card with a blurred thumbnail image along with the platform logo. They have to tap on that.
Once tapped, the video would be played on the top half of the WhatsApp chat window.
An option of watching the video in full-screen would also be available.

Notably, once the user exits the WhatsApp Web, the video will stop playing.

How PiP works on smartphones

The PiP feature which was only available for Android users in beta has now been rolled out to all Android users via the WhatsApp version 2.18.380. With the help of this feature, a user will be able to watch YouTube videos or scroll through Facebook and other apps in a small window that would appear in a corner of the phone's screen keeping the WhatsApp chat at the background. As per the convenience, the user will be able to adjust the placement of the small window on the screen.

To get this feature on smartphone, the Android users will have to update their WhatsApp to the latest version via Google Play store. Users will automatically enjoy the feature after updating the app.

Secure your WhatsApp chats with this feature - WhatsApp Picture-in-Picture feature for desktop users find out how it works

SoAs.in December 21, 2018 Information , Network , Social , Tips , WhatsApp

After finally introducing the Picture-in-Picture feature for Android users in India, WhatsApp is all set to roll out the feature for WhatsApp Web as well.

Secure your WhatsApp chats with this feature - WhatsApp Picture-in-Picture feature for desktop users find out how it works

Secure your WhatsApp chats with this feature; here is the latest update

According to a report by MsnTarGet.CoM / Soas.in / Mobask.CoM, WhatsApp is working on the feature and it is currently in high alpha stage. This means that the feature is still under development and is not yet ready for testing.

After the feature is rolled out for the users, a new option in the Privacy Settings-Touch ID would be seen. His feature will another level of protection to the users' chats. The feature will also show FaceID option if the users' smartphone supports FaceID.

As per the report, feature would supports iPhone models like- Phone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone X, iPhone XR and iPhone XS.

WhatsApp to roll out Picture-in-Picture feature for desktop users; find out how it works

After finally introducing the Picture-in-Picture feature for Android users in India, WhatsApp is all set to roll out the feature for WhatsApp Web as well. This feature has been in testing mode for Android since October and until now, it was in the beta stage. The Picture-in-Picture feature on WhatsApp was only available for the iPhone users since the beginning of this year.

How to get PiP feature for your desktop:

Update your WhatsApp web to version 0.3.1846.
Once the update is done, the users need to navigate to any chat where he/she have received any link of video.
The user will find a video card with a blurred thumbnail image along with the platform logo. They have to tap on that.
Once tapped, the video would be played on the top half of the WhatsApp chat window.
An option of watching the video in full-screen would also be available.

Notably, once the user exits the WhatsApp Web, the video will stop playing.

How PiP works on smartphones

To get this feature on smartphone, the Android users will have to update their WhatsApp to the latest version via Google Play store. Users will automatically enjoy the feature after updating the app.

WhatsApp will soon allow money transfer using cryptocurrency - 5 WhatsApp features introduced in 2018 that made life easy

SoAs.in December 21, 2018 Information , Network , Social , Tips , WhatsApp

The sources added that Facebook is far from releasing the coin, because it is still working on the strategy, including a plan for custody assets, or regular currencies that would be held to protect the value of the stablecoin.

WhatsApp will soon allow money transfer using cryptocurrency - 5 WhatsApp features introduced in 2018 that made life easy

5 WhatsApp features introduced in 2018 that made life easy!

The year is about to end and it is time to look back at everything that happened over the last 12 months. For WhatsApp, 2018 was certainly an eventful year as the Facebook-owned messaging platform introduced a number of new features to enhance user experience even as it faced continuous criticism for being unable to stop the spread of fake news. India is currently the biggest market for the company with about 220 million active users and it left no stone unturned to reach out to them in the best way possible including the roll out of a special Diwali Stickers pack.

Here are five features introduced by WhatsApp in 2018 that made life easy:

WhatsApp will soon allow money transfer using cryptocurrency - 5 WhatsApp features introduced in 2018 that made life easy

1. Picture-in-Picture mode

The PiP feature allows users to watch Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube videos in a small window from the chat window itself. The feature was rolled out for the iOS devices in January this year and was made available to Android users in December. The feature only supports video link from the above-mentioned platforms only.

2. Forward label

In a bid to stop the spread of fake news on the platform, WhatsApp introduced the forward label which appears next to any message that has been forwarded by the users. The step was taken to stop the spread of misinformation but it is still unclear if it has made an impact.

3. Features for group chats

WhatsApp Groups received many new features in 2018 that gave more control to admins and creators. The platform allowed admins to add description to groups. The group creators were given the option of dismissing group admins using the “Dismiss As Admin” option.

4. WhatsApp Stickers

The feature that made the strong buzz in 2018 was Stickers. WhatsApp finally introduced Stickers on its platform in October, after months of speculation. Initially, the app gave users access to a few stickers and added support to download more company's Stickers Store.

5. Group calls

Another big feature introduced in 2018 was Group calling - both video and audio. The feature arrived on the platform in August after being tested for a month. The group calling feature allows up to four people to talk at one time.

Wow! WhatsApp will soon allow money transfer using cryptocurrency - What Facebook is working on

Facebook Inc. is reportedly working on a cryptocurrency for WhatsApp which will allow the users of the messaging platform to transfer money. This comes months after it was reported that the social media giant wants to launch its own cryptocurrency. A Bloomberg report quoted people familiar with the matter saying that the company is focusing first on the remittances market in India. Facebook is believed to be developing a StableCoin which is a type of digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar - to minimize volatility.

The sources added that Facebook is far from releasing the coin, because it is still working on the strategy, including a plan for custody assets, or regular currencies that would be held to protect the value of the stablecoin. Earlier this year in May, it was reported that Facebook has been working on the idea for about a year now and is very serious about it.

A Cheddar website had reported that, Facebook started studying blockchain almost a year ago, when a member of its corporate development team, Morgan Beller, began looking at how the social platform could use the emerging technology. Beller was the only Facebook employee devoted to studying blockchain, the digital and decentralized ledger that underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Reportedly, Beller’s work was thrust into the spotlight this week when Facebook announced that the vice president in charge of the Messenger app, David Marcus, would lead a new team to “explore how to best leverage blockchain across Facebook, starting from scratch.”

Considering Facebook is looking to use cryptocurrency for allowing users to transfer money on WhatsApp, this reminds that the company is already is in process of releasing its own payment option on this messaging app.

NCPI, the umbrella body for all digital payments in the country allowed social media-giant WhatsApp to roll out a beta testing of their payment services.

Almost 1 million people are testing WhatsApp Payment services and not only the company is further working with government and multiple banks in even enhancing the feature to more users. This WhatsApp payment service is expected to be launched soon in India which will compete against most digital payment app Paytm.

When and how will Facebook launch its own cryptocurrency and make it available to transfer money via WhatsApp will be keenly watched. It is noteworthy that, once the WhatsApp payment app kick starts in India, there can be possibility soon for the cryptocurrency development. How these two key factors of Facebook goes hand in hand will be keenly watched.

You may land in jail if you do these things on WhatsApp

SoAs.in December 20, 2018 Information , Network , Social , Tips , WhatsApp

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has become a hotbed for spreading misinformation, hate messages and even running organised crime in India. While WhatsApp has surely helped internet users globally to communicate easily, in India, WhatsApp groups have played a key role in spreading misinformation with the intention to incite violence. With WhatsApp claiming to be a complete end-to-end encrypted chatting platform, what very few people know is that WhatsApp collects metadata about every user which the company can share with law enforcement agencies when demanded. While the messages are encrypted, if the police wants then they can get your name, IP address, mobile number, location, mobile network and your mobile handset type. The police can also get to know with whom you are chatting, for how long and at what time. Also, the police can access your contacts as well. While there are no separate laws for WhatsApp users in the country, the police can arrest you with the support of WhatsApp if you do any of the following under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

You may land in jail if you do these things on WhatsApp

Promoting and indulging in any kind of body trade and prostitution on WhatsApp
Sharing morphed photos of important personalities on WhatsApp
Harassing women on WhatsApp
Running a WhatsApp account using someone else’s name
Sending hate messages related to any religion or place of worship with the intent of insulting
Spreading fake news or rumours on sensitive topics to incite violence or rioting
Promoting and selling banned items and drugs via WhatsApp
Voyeurism or sending video clips of people filmed illegally on WhatsApp
Spreading pornographic content or obscene material on WhatsApp

Lost your SIM or phone? Use this simple trick to recover your WhatsApp account

SoAs.in December 20, 2018 Information , Network , Social , Tips , WhatsApp

Smartphones have become an integral part of the life for most of us, but for many, it is a status symbol. With the evolution of technology, apps like Facebook and WhatsApp have brought people sitting thousands of miles apart closer than ever before. This has led to most of the social messaging platforms and apps to be mainly connected to our smartphone numbers. So, the chances of getting these platforms misused in case of loss of phone or SIM card are higher than ever.

Most of us have WhatsApp and Facebook installed on our phone and in case of loss or theft of the phone, one should swiftly take necessary action to avoid any misuse of your WhatsApp account.

Lost your SIM or phone? Use this simple trick to recover your WhatsApp account

Most of us have WhatsApp and Facebook installed on our phone and in case of loss or theft of the phone, one should swiftly take necessary action to avoid any misuse of your WhatsApp account. Lost your SIM or phone? Use this simple trick to recover your WhatsApp account

Here's what you should do:

If your phone is lost, you should immediately get your SIM blocked by calling the telecom service provider. You can either do it by using someone else's phone or visiting the nearest outlet of the service provider. You should carry all the necessary identification documents.

Getting your SIM blocked doesn't mean that your WhatsApp has been blocked. WhatsApp can be operated even when the number is blocked.

The next step is to get a new SIM with the same number. For this, you will have to prove your identity by using IDs like Voter ID, Passport or Aadhaar.

Once you have the new SIM card, you need to activate your WhatsApp on another device. Since WhatsApp cannot be used simultaneously on two devices, it will log you off from the stolen device. Thereafter, you will be able to use your WhatsApp from the new device.

If you have your other social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter login into your stolen device, you must change your password.

How to multi-task on WhatsApp: This latest feature for Android users is spectacular

SoAs.in December 19, 2018 Information , Network , Social , WhatsApp

Good news for Android users! WhatsApp has finally introduced the Picture-in-Picture feature for Android users in India. This feature has been in testing mode for Android since October and until now, it was in the beta stage. The Picture-in-Picture feature on WhatsApp was only available for the iPhone users since the beginning of this year.

How to multi-task on WhatsApp: This latest feature for Android users is spectacular

This feature will make multitasking easier with your smartphone as the WhatsApp PiP feature allows the users to message other users while watching YouTube videos and using other apps in the phone. Until now, a user could not message on WhatsApp and watch YouTube at the same time but now, PiP will help the users to operate multiple features on the single screen at the same time.

To get this feature on your smartphone, the Android users will have to update their WhatsApp to the latest version via Google Play store. Users will automatically enjoy the feature after updating the app.

Create WhatsApp Stickers for Christmas; Express your feelings in full, this is how

SoAs.in December 19, 2018 Information , Social , Stickers , Technology , Tips , WhatsApp

WhatsApp Stickers for Christmas: The latest offering from this app took India by storm during Dhanteras and Diwali. This was amply clear from the massive number of messages that were exchanged by users. Now, Christmas is looming large and people are all set to shoot off their messages again. Fortunately, WhatsApp Stickers for Christmas can be turned into unique messages too and all users have to do is wave the magical wand that has been put in their hands by the app. The result is so unique that you will have unique cards that no one else will have. In this world of mass produced look-alike goods, this is an amazing power to have.

Create WhatsApp Stickers for Christmas; Express your feelings in full, this is how

WhatsApp Stickers for Christmas are open for both Android and iOS users and they don't have to hold back at all to express their feelings and send greetings to their near and dear ones.

We tell you here how to create your very own WhatsApp Stickers using these simple steps:

1. First go to Google Play Store and search for Sticker maker for WhatsApp app

2. Download the app and run it on your smartphone

3. You just need to click option on “Create a new sticker pack”

4. You should enter the sticker pack's name and author. This process is just for descriptive purposes as it won't be accessible to other WhatsApp users.

5. You can tap on the new list option to open with empty stickers tray

5. You need to first add the stickers pack’s icon and then tap on the next tray to add new customised sticker

6. Now tap on empty tray to add a new sticker. You will be asked to either take a new photo or import one from your gallery

7. As soon as you select the photo, it will be uploaded on an image editor. Now crop the image for a new sticker

8. You can save the image and repeat these steps to have more custom stickers of your choice

9. After completing the process of adding stickers to the pack, tap on the Publish Sticker Pack option

10. Now you will be asked to add these stickers to your WhatsApp account, accept and use your new custom stickers

In case, you do not want to create your own WhatsApp stickers, then the app also provides inbuilt stickers which you can download from the platform itself.

Notably, WhatsApp is also rolling out stickers in regional languages including Malayalam, after launching this feature in English and Hindi.