Whatsapp: WhatsApp is doing a new and fun feature test for Android users through which users will be able to send motion photos. According to the feature tracker Wabetainfo, this new feature is seen in the latest beta version of WhatsApp and may be available for some beta testers at the moment. Through this feature, users will be able to send such photos that will capture both the picture and voice of the moments before and after taking the shot.
📝 WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.22.29: what’s new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share motion photos in chats, groups, and channels, and it’s available to some beta testers!
Some users can get this feature by installing certain previous updates. pic.twitter.com/4cx5KAS5tQ– Wabtainfo (@wabtailinfo) August 8, 2025
How will the new motion photo feature look
According to the screenshot shared by WABETAINFO, a new icon will be added to the motion photo containing a ring and small circle around the play button. This icon will appear in the image selection interface from where users will be able to choose a photo from their gallery and send it to a person or group.
By tapping on this icon appearing in the top right corner, the photo can be sent as motion photo. WhatsApp defines it in this way “a recording that includes a few moments before and after taking the photo.” And the most important thing, it will also include audio.
On which device will this feature work
The feature of motion photo is already present in many Android smartphones. Samsung offers it as “Motion Photos” and Google Pixel as “Top Shot”. If this feature is present in your phone, then you will be able to send it directly from WhatsApp. Even if your phone does not have this facility, you will still be able to see and listen to the motion photo from others.
When will the rollout
Currently, this feature is on testing in Android 2.25.22.29 beta update and may take a few days to reach all beta testers. WhatsApp has not yet told when it will be permanently released but after sending motion photos, the problem of converting them into a video file will end.
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