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WhatsApp Tests Zaps for Instant Photos
WhatsApp tests Zaps to send instant photos and videos directly to anyone.
In brief
WhatsApp tests Zaps to send instant photos and videos directly to anyone. WhatsApp is testing Zaps, a feature that lets users share ephemeral photos and videos with anyone on WhatsApp, including groups and unknown contacts. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
What is a Zap
WhatsApp is renaming its ephemeral camera feature from Instants to Zaps for instant photo and video sharing.
Zap Functionality
Users can share Zaps with anyone on WhatsApp, including groups and unknown contacts, through the lightning bolt button.
Zap Availability
Zaps are currently under development on Android and not yet available for beta testing.
Zap Name Meaning
The name Zap reflects the feature's fast, immediate, and spontaneous nature, matching the lightning bolt button.
Who Can Receive Zaps
WhatsApp will expand Zaps to any contact and group, previously limited to mutual contacts.
Zap Chat Interface
Zaps appear inline in chats, grouped as 'X Zaps' when multiple are sent in one conversation.
Recipient Interaction
Recipients can react with emojis or reply to Zaps, but they disappear after viewing.
The takeaway
WhatsApp is testing Zaps, a feature that lets users share ephemeral photos and videos with anyone on WhatsApp, including groups and unknown contacts.
