A major update is coming for WhatsApp users. Starting in July this year, WhatsApp is changing its GIF provider. The company will now source GIFs from Clippy instead of Tenor.
WhatsApp is undergoing a major change, this feature will now be completely revamped, learn what the matter is.
WhatsApp will soon see a major change.

WhatsApp users will soon see a major change. In fact, the GIFs currently available on WhatsApp are about to change. Not only are GIFs changing, but the way they are sent and displayed in chats will also be completely different. According to reports, this update will be implemented on July 1st of this year, after which millions of WhatsApp users worldwide will be able to send GIFs in a new way.

What are GIFs and why is this change happening?

GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. It is a digital image file format that supports static pictures and short, looping, and soundless animations. Like emojis, GIFs are also widely used for chatting on WhatsApp. Until now, a company called Tenor was providing GIFs to WhatsApp, but now this company wants to stop its service, due to which WhatsApp has had to look for a new provider. According to reports, WhatsApp has chosen Klipy as its new GIF partner. Tenor’s service is valid until June 30, 2026. To avoid any inconvenience to users after this service is discontinued, WhatsApp has already partnered with Klipy. The new provider’s service will begin from July 1.

WhatsApp has started testing

WhatsApp has begun testing GIFs from a new provider. These GIFs were spotted in version 26.2.10.70 of WhatsApp beta for iOS, leading to speculation that the company will roll them out to all users by the June 30th deadline. WhatsApp also plans to change the way GIFs are searched on its platform. The GIF keyboard will now be displayed in three columns instead of two, making it easier for users to search.

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