WhatsApp Gets Gif Image Support in Latest iOS Beta Release

WhatsApp for iOS' latest beta release (v2.16.7.1) is now doing the rounds, and apart from numerous bug fixes and improvements, it brings support for autoplaying gif images. The Facebook-owned messaging app has staunchly resisted the gif invasion till date, and support for sharing animated images will certainly be a welcome feature addition for users.

Now facebook launching gif images in WhatsApp.For now, it's unclear when gif image support will roll out to users of the general release, or when it will release on Android. The changes in the latest beta release of WhatsApp for iOS were reported by Gadgets360, which tracks beta releases of the app.

Another major feature addition expected to arrive soon for WhatsApp is video calling, with plenty of evidence in beta releases pointing to the company's plans for the feature.