As the Year of the Fire Horse gallops in with its signature energy of passion, speed and transformation, WhatsApp is encouraging users to protect not just their festive joy, but their digital peace of mind too.
With reunion dinners, family gatherings and celebratory group chats in full swing, everyday digital stress, from unknown calls to chaotic message threads, can easily dampen the festive spirit. To help users stay connected while keeping misfortune at bay, WhatsApp has unveiled a playful new festive guide titled “10 Ways to Unlock Luck.”
Blending tradition with technology, the guide reimagines WhatsApp’s privacy and messaging features through the lens of a classic martial arts manual, offering practical tips on how to safeguard personal space while making the most of festive connections.
To launch the campaign, WhatsApp has partnered with renowned Hong Kong actress Jessica Hsuan. In a special Instagram Reel, Hsuan demonstrates how she uses WhatsApp’s latest features to “turn her luck around” this Lunar New Year, showing fans how small digital habits can make a big difference during the busy festive season.
The guide introduces 10 themed tips designed to combine festive symbolism with everyday functionality:
1. All Wishes Come True – Visualise Your Luck
Users can tap into Meta AI to imagine themselves in lucky scenarios, generate a festive AI profile photo, or even learn the meaning behind Lunar New Year traditions by asking Meta AI about a photo.
2. Boost Your Popularity – Go Beyond Text
Send heartfelt 60-second video messages to loved ones, create AI-generated stickers, or turn personal photos into custom stickers to make greetings more memorable.
3. Soar to New Heights – Protect Career Luck
Made a typo in a message to your boss? Edit sent messages within 15 minutes. Need quick advice? Send Meta AI a voice note to get answers on the go.
4. Ward Off Ill-Will – Strengthen Your Defences
Block and report suspicious contacts, silence unknown callers, and manage who can add you to groups or see your online status for greater privacy.
5. Harmony Breeds Wealth – Keep the Peace
Avoid reunion planning disputes with Polls and pin up to three key messages in chats to keep everyone aligned.
6. Protect the Vault – Guard Your Secrets
Secure sensitive conversations with Chat Lock and use View Once photos or voice notes to prevent permanent records.
7. Sharp Vision, Clear Insight – Capture the Moment
Share HD photos to preserve festive memories in high quality. Enhance video calls with filters, effects and backgrounds to look your best.
8. Reconnect and Reunite – Bridge the Distance
Host group video calls with up to 32 people or use Status updates to instantly share lucky moments with your entire contact list.
9. New Year, New Start – Let Go Gracefully
Enable Disappearing Messages so conversations don’t linger longer than needed.
10. Rally the Group – Organise with Ease
Use Events in Groups and custom reminders to coordinate gatherings smoothly, and follow Channels for curated updates and festive tips.
Opening this Friday, 5 June 2026, i Light Singapore 2026 will once again illuminate Marina…
Leica Camera AG is introducing a new metallic grey colour option across a selection of…
As football fever builds this season, Senoko Energy is bringing the excitement beyond the stadium…
The beloved Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has officially opened its newest Singapore outlet at…
Over five years, nearly 9,000 teachers and students have participated in the Fair to drive…
Cushman & Wakefield Hosts “Europe Unlocked” Summits in Shanghai and GuangzhouHONG KONG SAR - Media…
