India, Dec. 31 -- As the clock moves closer to midnight on December 31, WhatsApp turns into a hub of messages, calls, and group updates. Friends send greetings, families connect over video calls, and groups try to settle plans at the same time. To manage this rush, WhatsApp has rolled out a set of New Year 2026 features that aim to make communication simpler and quicker. These tools focus on short interactions, visual cues, and planning support, helping users stay connected without adding to the clutter. Here's how to use these New Year features.

Typing individual replies to every message can take hours. WhatsApp's New Year sticker pack offers a faster option. Users can open any chat, tap the sticker icon, and select the 2026 sticker pac...