WeChat 8.0 is Here! Check out the Major Updates!

HeyExpat HeyExpat 2021-03-07

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• On January 21, 2021, exactly ten years after WeChat released the beta version 1.0 for iPhone users, iOS Version 8.0.0 was released. This new version will gradually be released on different systems/ devices features the biggest upgrade in years, including a new set of expressions.

• Except for bug fixes and improvements, the biggest changes are a new function called "My Status" and animated emojis, with some emoji having a unique effect 'bombing your screen'.

• Check out the main updates below..

WeChat 8.0 Major Updates

1. Changes to homepage.

2. A new tab called 'My Status' has been added. You can choose your current personal state as well as other people who are in the same state as you.

3. New emojis, including animated ones that will "bomb" your screen. The face expressions emojis are now larger and animated.

4. A new in-app currency called "WeChat Beans".

5. The "Floating window" function of the article is updated.

6. Can switch to dark mode to match system settings.

7. Visual display when listening to songs.

8. Improved the voice messaging experience and made it easier to swipe up to convert to text.

NEW: Animated Emojis

One of the main new features are the animated emojis, including three with special effect, which 'blow up on your screen'.

Bomb 炸弹

Party 庆祝

Fireworks 烟花

NEW: My Status

'My Status' enables you to select your current state (of mind). You can choose your current personal state as well as other people who are in the same state as you.

They include:

-Feelings: happy, depressed, insomnia, zoning out.

-Work & study: busy, slackin', hardworking, work trip.

-Activities: check in, eat, coffee, drink, workout, shopping.

-Breaks: music, watching TV, fruits, games, streamin', sleep.

-Others.

NEW: "WeChat Beans" Currency

Check out the new in-app currency called "WeChat Beans", 7 WeChat Beans equal 1RMB.

They can be recharged at "Me - click your Avatar - WeChat Bean" and used to buy goods.

UPDATED: "Floating Window"

The "Floating window" function is no longer displayed on the right side, but placed in the upper left corner (two dot style).

Visual Display for Songs