The new WhatsApp update includes a GIF browser on the keyboard

WhatsApp continues to improve its application after Christmas After extend the limit of photos and videos that can be shared at the same time in a chat, now it is discovered that its latest update also includes a search engine for GIF In other words, a function with which to share animations without having to copy them from external web pages or usespecial keyboard applications.The GIF comes to WhatsApp, and no one can stop it

Now, come in a restrained way. And it is that this search engine is only available in the beta version of WhatsApp for Android In this way, only those who are testers or beta testers can access this functionality. Something that iPhone users have been enjoying for months now, although through external applications that were integrated with WhatsAppIt also happened with the users of WhatsApp Web, through the computer Therefore, Other users who don't want to try unfinished versions of the messaging application will have to wait a little longer to be able to send GIF easily from their mobile.

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For all those who have made the jump to the beta 2 version.17.6 of WhatsApp, they will only have to access a chat or conversation to find the new GIF button. This is hidden next to the Emoji emoticons Just click on the smiley to discover a new bottom bar where you can find the GIF icon or word Pressing it displays a collection of default animations to send directly in chat. When any of them is selected, the usual WhatsApp sending screen appears, with which to shorten the content or attach a comment to the message. And that's it, the animation is displayed in the chat without having to access other web pages.

As we said, it is a search engine for GIFs, which means, precisely, being able to find the desired one. For this, there is an icon of a magnifying glass in the lower left corner with which to display a text box.In it you can write words like “beyonce”, “congratulations”, “party hard” and any other term related to any GIF you want to send . Of course, it is possible that the options displayed on the screen are not those initially desired by the user. That's why you can slide your finger through the GIF collection to scroll through the carousel and see the different options and select the desired one.

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At the moment, the Tenor service is responsible for collecting and displaying the GIFs to be sent. It is unknown if Giphy, a much better known service, will also offer its own GIFs and collections for use via WhatsAppin this integrated way.

Be careful with data and memory

Without a doubt, WhatsApp's integrated GIF search engine will revolutionize conversations in the near future.More dynamism and funny scenes will populate the conversations. However, the massive sending of images can be a problem for users with a tight data rate or for those who have little memory in the terminal. Do not forget that WhatsApp shares the file GIF and stores in the gallery, taking up more space than an image or plain text.