Get ready for new year calls with WhatsApp's new stickers and video effects

Since most people are more likely to reach out to their family members and friends on special occasions, WhatsApp has brought new features to make their moments more memorable. It has created stickers, video call effects, and more for the new year.

WhatsApp is rolling out animated stickers for status updates, new stickers for chats, and video call effects just in time for the New Year 2026. You can find the 2026 sticker pack, which includes party-themed stickers, in the Stickers section of WhatsApp. You can send them to your family members, friends, and others.

During video calls, you can use new video call effects. They include confetti, fireworks, and star animations, and they appear as overlays on top of the video call. There is also an animated message reaction when you use the confetti emoji.

Moreover, for the first time, WhatsApp is bringing animated stickers for status updates. You can use the special 2026 sticker to ring in the new year on your status.

If you updated WhatsApp on your Galaxy phone anytime in the past couple of weeks, the new features should become available for you. If not, try updating the app from the Play Store. You can also use WhatsApp on your Galaxy Watch.