MENLO PARK – Social messaging application WhatsApp has rolled out its much-awaited sticker feature for Android and iOS users.
The new feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo, is now available on WhatsApp beta version 2.18.239 for Android and version 2.18.100 for iOS users.
The new update also includes Sticker Store in the application, where users can download 12 stickers packs for free. The Sticker feature can also be accessed from WhatsApp Web.
The 12 sticker packs includes:
Cuppy by Minseung Song, Salty by Alisa Kryzhanovska, Komo by Sanat Rath, Bibimbap Friends by Pete Ellison, Unchi & Rollie by nu1t, Shiba Inu by Aiko Kuninoi, The Maladroits by Cole Ott, Koko by Hanasake Picture Inc., Fearless and Fabulous by Ann Shen, Banana by Jayde Fish, Biscuit by Ghostbot and Hatch by Hatch.
Initially, only the static stickers are released but animated ones will also be rolled out soon.
How to use stickers on Android
- Open any chat or group.
- Tap Emoji > the sticker icon.
- To add sticker packs, tap the plus icon.
- In the Stickers popup that appears, tap the download icon next to the sticker pack you want to download. A green check mark will appear once the download is complete.
- Tap the back arrow icon.
- Find and tap the sticker you want to send.
iOS
Much like GIFs, iOS users will be able to access the new Sticker packs via an extra sub-menu found within the section of the app that is used to send photos and videos.
