WhatsApp has been one of the most popular and liked social media platforms of people of all ages and categories over the years. This platform comes up with interesting features and updates every now and then. Recently, WhatsApp users have witnessed notable changes in its features and layouts. The change in the WhatsApp color palette used in the app has been noticed and discussed extensively. According to this update, the green shade of the app changed to match the WhatsApp logo. Furthermore, the changes in dark mode and the introduction of a whiter background in light mode have improved the visibility and appearance of the app. The changes in the shapes and positions of different icons have also been an important update to WhatsApp recently.
Apart from these updates that enhanced the look and appearance of the app, WhatsApp has introduced new video-calling features that enhance the video and audio quality. The most important feature in the latest WhatsApp update is the low-light mode. According to this feature, users will be able to experience good video quality during a video call even in low light. By enabling this feature, WhatsApp enhances the brightness of the face and the surroundings, improving the clarity and quality of the video.
The Low-Light mode is introduced to enhance the user experience while video calling in dim light. With this feature users could enjoy clear video calls even from poorly lit areas. This feature also reduces grains, enhances brightness, and improves face illumination. So, users have reported that this update has been one of the best and most effective updates in recent months.
How to enable Low-light mode on WhatsApp?
Similar to all other WhatsApp settings, enabling Low-Light mode is simple and easy. Users may follow the steps below to activate Low-Light mode on their WhatsApp video calls. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app and initiate a video call.
Step 2: In the full-screened video call tab, click the filter icon.
Step 3: After clicking the filter icon, several filters and other options will be visible on the screen.
Step 4: From these icons, click on the bulb icon in the top right corner.
Step 5: Clicking on this icon will enable the Low-Light mode, which can be turned off by clicking on the same icon once again.
Although this feature has been beneficial for most users, WhatsApp does not have an auto-activation option for this feature. Users have to activate the Low-Light mode whenever needed.
According to the available information, this latest feature is available on both Android and iOS modes of WhatsApp. However, it is not yet available on the web version. Additionally, users of Nothing Phone have also reported that this feature has not appeared on their WhatsApp.
Along with the Low-Light mode option, WhatsApp has also introduced different filters and backgrounds that enhance the standards of video calls. These backgrounds and filters
Make calls more engaging and interesting. They also help to provide a standard and professional appearance for important video calls. Currently, there are 10 each filters and backgrounds, that are available on both Androids and iOS. Some of these backgrounds and filters include office, coffee shop, vintage TV, frosted glass, sunset, beach, and pebbles.
Furthermore, a custom chat theme option has also been added to WhatsApp. However, reports suggest that this feature is only available to iOS beta users for the time being. Similarly, a status reaction feature has also been added to these users. According to reports, all WhatsApp users will receive these features soon.
