WhatsApp GIF support is finally on its way
Jun07
Pretty much every messaging app out there supports some form of GIF integration, but so far WhatsApp has remained staunchly stuck to static images. The latest beta release for iOS shows that will likely change soon. @WABetaInfo, which tracks changes to WhatsApp beta updates, notes that version 2.16.7.1 of the app will now autoplay GIF links and embed them directly into your conversations. That’s a far cry from the full-fledged GIF search in apps like Messenger or Wire, but at least it means you won’t have to open up a browser just to see what your friend is sending you.…
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