WhatsApp announces animated stickers, QR codes, dark mode for web and more; features to roll out in 'coming weeks'

WhatsApp says these features will be rolling out over the next few weeks. WhatsApp has announced a hoard of new features for the app, including animated stickers, QR codes, dark mode for the web and desktop app, improvement to group video calls, and the status feature on KaiOS. Let’s take a look at each of the features coming to WhatsApp: Animated Stickers A feature that Telegram has had for a long time is now coming to WhatsApp too. QR codes Similar to how you scan a QR code on the WhatsApp web or desktop app to link your account, WhatsApp will soon let you add contacts by just scanning QR codes. Dark mode for WhatsApp web and desktop app WhatsApp started rolling out the long-awaited dark mode on its iOS and Android app earlier this year.