WhatsApp Tests New Chat Theme Syncing and Customization Features
WhatsApp is developing new features to enhance chat customization, including syncing chat themes, wallpapers, and bubble colors among participants in group conversations. The feature, spotted in beta versions for iOS and Android, may allow users to share themes from categories like Nature, Live, Minimal, and Doodle, with options for animated backgrounds and separate wallpaper settings. Users can choose whether to share themes, and changes may be indicated by system messages. The feature is under development with no official release date announced.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, indiatvnews. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 21 Sept, 02:25 pm. Other outlets followed.