Animated emojis

WeChat has expanded its range of emojis, as well as launching an animation effect which transforms emojis from still when they are sent. Special effects have also been applied to the bomb and fireworks emoji in preparation for Chinese New Year as setting off firecrackers and fireworks are common activities during the festival.

Customised personal status

The new feature allows users to update their personal status on their profile page with messages, videos, images, locations and hashtags. Users can choose from twenty-one different statuses based on their mood or activity, for example busy, happy, workout, watching TV etc.

Unlimited floating windows

WeChat restricted users to opening five windows simultaneously. Now people can have unlimited floating windows so that they can bookmark as many WeChat articles as they want.