WhatsApp's new Night Mode feature helps in capturing better photos in low light and provides users with manual control.
WhatsApp: Instant messaging app WhatsApp is constantly in the news for its feature updates. Besides chatting, calling, and media sharing, the company is now focusing on enhancing the photo experience for its users. In this vein, WhatsApp has incorporated a new Night Mode technology into its camera, which will now make it possible to capture excellent pictures even in the dark or in low light.
What is WhatsApp's new Night Mode feature?
WhatsApp's new Night Mode feature is especially beneficial for users who like to click photos at night or in indoor low-light conditions. It is not a simple filter, but a software feature that enhances camera performance with AI assistance. You will be able to see this mode as a moon icon on the camera interface, which will only be active when there is insufficient light in the environment. Tapping on this icon will turn on the Night Mode, and the WhatsApp camera will take on a completely new appearance.
This is not a common effect, but a software-based improvement
It is important that this feature is not understood as a simple image filter. WhatsApp's Night Mode improves image quality through three main techniques:
- Low Light Exposure Management – Keeps the camera focused on the object even in the dark.
- Noise Reduction – Reduces pixel breakdown and dark spots.
- Brightness Optimization – Makes the picture brighter and more natural in low light.
Pictures taken with it will look cleaner, more detailed, and more professional than before.
User will have full control
WhatsApp has kept this feature completely manual, so that users can decide for themselves whether they need Night Mode or not. It does not turn on automatically, which gives the user more flexibility. This is a sensible step, as Night Mode is not necessary for every photo taken in the dark.
Currently for Beta users, coming soon for everyone
This new feature has been introduced in WhatsApp Beta Android version 2.25.22.2. That is, only beta testers have received this update for the time being, but according to a report by WABetaInfo, it will soon be rolled out to all Android users. There is no official information yet on when this feature will be available on the iOS version.
Now Status and Profile Pictures will also look impressive
This Night Mode feature is also special for users who post statuses on WhatsApp at night or want to click profile pictures in indoor low light. Previously, pictures taken with the WhatsApp camera were often blurry and unfocused, forcing users to resort to third-party camera apps. But now there will be no need to do so.
This is not the first major improvement in the WhatsApp camera interface
In the past few months, WhatsApp has made several small and large changes to its camera feature, such as:
- Multiple photo/video selection option
- QR scanning feature
- Filter and sticker support in the camera interface
But the addition of Night Mode is considered the most important and user-centric improvement of all.
WhatsApp's further strategy
WhatsApp has been updating the camera for a long time. Recently, features such as video recording, flash control, emoji and text filters were added to it. But Night Mode is considered a major upgrade because it is directly related to the quality of the camera. In the coming times, WhatsApp is planning to bring even more advanced features to its camera, such as AI-based photo adjustment, smart zoom and portrait mode support.
