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From chat wallpapers to for eight people in group calls, Signal is becoming more like WhatsApp. 124q4h

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 22 January 2021 18:46 IST

Signal App Getting Features That Mimic WhatsApp Experience

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Signal is bringing chat wallpapers similar to the ones available on WhatsApp

Highlights

Signal’s latest beta version brings chat wallpapers like on WhatsApp
The app is also testing an ‘About’ status option
Signal app recently added animated stickers

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Signal appears to have started developing a range of new features that are already available on WhatsApp. The new changes have come into notice just days after the instant messaging app welcomed a rush of new s. Signal's rise in popularity has come in the wake of a update by WhatsApp that has spiralled into a public outrage. One of the changes that Signal has in the works that mimics WhatsApp is chat wallpapers. Signal could also add an ‘About' option that looks similar to the one on WhatsApp.

As Android carries the new chat wallpaper feature. It can be accessed by going to Settings > Appearance > Chat wallpaper. There are 21 pre-set wallpapers to choose from, though s can also add their own images as chat wallpapers on the app. An option to set a dark theme to dim the chat wallpaper is also available.

Signal has added a Chat wallpaper option for beta testers that works similar to WhatsApp

WhatsApp has had chat wallpapers for quite some time now. It also added custom wallpapers for chats in December.

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The latest Signal beta also carries the custom ‘About' option, which allows s to tell their s about their status. It is available in the Profile option in the settings menu on the Signal app. WhatsApp has a similar ‘About' option.

Signal has brought an 'About' option that is just similar to WhatsApp's About status

Signal has also added for animated stickers in the latest update, with a “Day by Day” as the first official animated sticker pack. The Signal desktop app also allows s to create new animated stickers and share them directly with their friends, as noted by WABetaInfo.

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Animated stickers arrived on WhatsApp in July last year. It is also reportedly bringing the ability to import third-party animated stickers in the coming weeks.

Signal is also bringing a low-data mode for calls, which is already available on WhatsApp. The app is could also let s look at their chats on the iPhone s.

Earlier this week, Signal brought the ability to let s choose when their media files should be automatically ed. The app also recently changed the limit on group calls from five participants to eight. Both these features are already present on WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned app increased group call limit to eight people in April.

Signal is also said to have implemented the option to let s create a shareable group invite link. This also works similar to how you can invite people to your groups on WhatsApp.

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