WhatsApp tests augmented reality video call effects, filters on iPhone app

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is planning to introduce augmented reality (AR) capabilities for video calling. According to WhatsApp update tracker WABetainfo, AR features for call effects and filters have been spotted in the iOS 24.17.10.74 update, which is available on TestFlight.

The report from WABetainfo notes: “It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to explore new augmented reality features as it already does for the Android version.”