WhatsApp Stickers: How to use Stickers and send them on iOS and Android?
WHATSAPP has released Diwali-themed stickers to send to friends and family. So how do you use WhatsApp stickers and send them on iOS and Android?
Hindu s light up in preparation for Diwali
Diwali is traditionally a time to send greetings to your friends and family.
And Hindus now have a modern method to wish loved ones a happy Diwali – via WhatsApp stickers.
WhatsApp introduced its new Stickers feature – available on both both Apple and Android – just in time for the festival.
These stickers present new ways to communicate, in addition to the more traditional photos, emojis and video.
Stickers offer a fun and funky way to communicate, in addition to taking up less space on your device than other media.
Facebook-owned WhatsApp offers 12 sticker packs of its own, but it is the collections created by third-parties that offer the Diwali-themed stickers.
Both are freely available from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Stickers are only supported on the latest version of WhatsApp.
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Users can update their smartphone via either store.
Begin by opening a chat and select the stickers icon in the message input area.
Android users will first have to click on the Emoji icon.
Then click the Plus icon on the right-hand side.
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The pre-installed sticker packs should then display.
Next scroll to the bottom of the list and select Get More Stickers.
Then search for Diwali Stickers for WhatsApp.
Add the sticker pack you want by simply tapping on it.
Then go back to the message input bar and click on the Stickers icon and you will be ready to send out your Diwali-themed stickers.
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Wednesday, November 7, is Dhanteras – the first day of celebration for Diwali, which begins a five-day period of celebration.
Dhanteras is day one of Diwali and is used by those celebrating to prepare their homes for the festival.
Many Hindus will take the day to clean their residences or places of work and install a Diya lamp.
Following Dhanteras is Annakut then Bha Duj, on November 8 and 9 respectively.
Each day holds its own significance and those celebrating will have particular traditions they follow for each one.