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WhatsApp adds new Snapchat-style image doodling features
WhatsApp launched new camera features that allow users to add images, emoji and text to their photos.
Messaging service WhatsApp is taking a page from Snapchat's playbook with the launch of new camera features that allow users to add images, emoji and text to their photos.
After capturing a new photo or video, users will automatically see new editing tools allowing them to customize images.
A front-facing flash has also been added to the WhatsApp camera for taking selfies in low light or at night, along with zooming features for recording video.
The new features -- which are part of what make Snapchat wildly popular-- roll out on Android phones beginning Tuesday, and will also expand to iPhone.
After capturing a new photo or video, users will automatically see new editing tools allowing them to customize images.
A front-facing flash has also been added to the WhatsApp camera for taking selfies in low light or at night, along with zooming features for recording video.
The new features -- which are part of what make Snapchat wildly popular-- roll out on Android phones beginning Tuesday, and will also expand to iPhone.