WhatsApp recently rolled out an update with new security and privacy features. While the instant-messaging platform is planning on rolling out new chat features, a new report suggests that WhatsApp is developing animated emojis.

As per a report in WaBetainfo, WhatsApp plans to launch animated emojis feature to enhance messaging experience for users as it will offer a new element to add humour to conversations.

WhatsApp is reportedly using the Lottie library to develop animated emojis features for the platform. The speculation started making the rounds after the feature was spotted during the development of WhatsApp Desktop beta which is set to release in the next update.

Once the feature is live, animated emojis that are available on the platform, will automatically appear in the chat, just like symbols and existing WhatsApp emojis show up. The feature will make it easier and a lot simpler for users to communicate and express their feelings and emotions through an animated emoji.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp recently rolled out three new security features – Account Protect, Device Verification and Automatic Security Codes – to offer an extra layer of protection on the platform.

“Protecting your personal messages with default end-to-end encryption is the foundation of that security, and we’ll never stop building new features to give you extra layers of privacy, and more control over your messages,” WhatsApp said in a blogpost as it rolled out new security features last week.

How The New Features Protect Your WhatsApp Account:

Account Protect:

If you need to switch your WhatsApp account to a new device – WhatsApp will double check that it’s really you. WhatsApp may ask you on your old device to verify that you want to take this step as an extra security check.

Device Verification:

Mobile device malware is one of the biggest threats to people’s privacy. To help prevent this, WhatsApp has added checks to help authenticate your account – with no action needed from you – and better protect you if your device is compromised.

Automatic Security Codes:

WhatsApp has rolled out a security feature based on a process called ‘Key Transparency’ which allows users to automatically verify that they have a secure connection. What it means for the user is that when they click on the encryption tab, they’ll be able to verify right away that their private conversation is secured.