WhatsApp has introduced a subtle change to how sent messages appear in the chat interface, adding a new animation to outgoing message bubbles. Multiple reports describe the update as quiet and easy to miss, but users react negatively after noticing the change. The articles say the animation affects the visual behavior of sent messages and has led to frustration among some users, including calls for a way to disable or remove the animation. The reports do not specify a detailed rollout method, the exact technical settings affected, or whether the animation can be turned off within WhatsApp’s current options. They also do not include information about whether the change is linked to a broader feature update or a testing phase. Overall, the coverage focuses on the user-visible modification to message-bubble animations and the immediate feedback from users who find it distracting or undesirable.