WhatsApp has finally introduced GIF support in its application. First iPhone users got it, and in December, Android users received the update as well. Now, WhatsApp has gone a step further and integrated GIF search into the app while also raising the media sharing limit from 10 to 30. This is currently only available on the WhatsApp beta app for Android.
WhatsApp beta v2.17.6 for Android now gives you the ability to search for GIF images and use them in chat conversations. A new GIF icon now appears at the bottom when you tap on the emoji button.
Opening the GIF section throws a lot of popular GIF sharing options available on Giphy. You can even search for related GIFs using keywords, select the one you like, and send to users without leaving the app even once.
With regards to image sharing, there has been a limit of sharing 10 photos at a time via WhatsApp, this has been increased to 30 allowing you to share bulk images through the app.
As mentioned above, these features are in Android beta version 2.17.6 and should arrive on the stable version soon. However, if you want to experience seamless GIF searching and sharing, and send bulk images to your friends, you may join the WhatsApp beta testing community on Google Play.
