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Apply different themes to WhatsApp chats
WhatsApp has added the option to customise your chats with colourful themes. Previously, you could change the default theme for all WhatsApp conversations, but the new feature lets you apply different themes to chats with specific people and groups. To pick a theme, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of a chat and select ‘Chat theme’. Choose a theme from the eight available options (see screenshot 1 below) to change the message-bubble colour and wallpaper for the current conversation.
Swipe left or right to see previews of each theme, and use the brightness control in the bottom-right to lighten or darken the design. Press the green tick button (see screenshot 2 ) to apply your chosen theme, then tap ‘Set theme’ to confirm.
You can customise the colour of message bubbles by tapping ‘Chat colour’ and choosing from 20 different shades. Tap ‘Wallpaper’ to select a different background design, from dozens of textured, solid-colour and photo wallpapers. You can even use one of your own pictures by tapping the ‘Choose from gallery’ option.