Signal to soon get chat wallpaper, animated sticker support

Signal has grown significantly in numbers in the past few weeks and now is one of the most popular messaging apps in many parts of the world, including India. However, the privacy-focused app lacks the features offered by rivals like WhatsApp and Telegram. In a bid to get more competitive on the features it offers, Signal is now testing new additions including animated stickers.

Signal had earlier announced that features like chat wallpapers are coming to the platform. Currently, the app offers no chat backgrounds and only a plain light/dark background behind your chats, based on what theme you’re using. Also promised was the introduction of animated stickers. Now, the two features are available on the app’s beta version.