WhatsApp is rolling out a manual night mode feature for select beta users on Android (version 2.25.22.2), adding a new crescent moon icon to the in-app camera interface that significantly enhances low-light photography.
What’s New?
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A moon-shaped toggle appears in the camera UI in dim environments. Users tap to activate Night Mode, which improves exposure and reduces noise—enhancing brightness and detail without applying filters or stylizations.
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Functionality is manual, only visible under low-light conditions, giving users full control over when Night Mode is enabled.
Why It Matters
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This update improves WhatsApp’s built-in camera for nighttime or dim lighting scenarios—perfect for indoor shots, evening scenes, and chats in low-light.
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Users can now share clearer, more detailed photos directly via WhatsApp, without switching apps or relying on post-editing tools.
Availability
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Night Mode is available to a reserved group of users in the Android Beta Program and will gradually roll out to more testers in the coming weeks.
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No public release date has been announced yet.