WhatsApp Developing Animated Wallpapers and New Chat Themes for iPhone Users
WhatsApp is developing a new feature for iPhone users that allows animated wallpapers within chat themes. The update will introduce three theme categories—Featured, Doodle, and Minimal—with the Featured category including subtle animated backgrounds designed not to distract from conversations. Users will also be able to customize chat bubble colors and assign different themes to separate chats. This feature is currently in testing and may be included in a future WhatsApp update, though no official release date has been 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 positive (65/100). 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 (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 13 Aug, 02:15 pm. Other outlets followed.