WhatsApp Messenger Introduces Stickers

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, is finally getting support for stickers.

Whether with a smiling teacup or a crying broken heart, stickers help you share your feelings in a way that you can't always express with words. To start, we're launching sticker packs created by our designers at WhatsApp and a selection of stickers from other artists.

WhatsApp is also adding support for third-party sticker packs. A set of APIs and interfaces will allow designers to build sticker apps that add stickers to WhatsApp on Android or iOS. You will need to publish your sticker app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Users who download it will be able to start sending the stickers from within WhatsApp. Designers can learn more about creating sticker apps here.

When chatting, a new sticker button will let you select the one you want to share. Tap the plus icon to add more sticker packs.

The feature is rolling out for iPhone and Android over the coming weeks. You can download WhatsApp Messenger from the App Store for free.

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