The latest WhatsApp Android beta has a new feature that allows users to hide Community group chats with a dedicated icon next to the group chat aiming to provide more private community settings.
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WhatsApp has started rolling out its redesigned Status updates tray to some Android beta testers. The feature has been developed for a while now and brings bigger thumbnails to preview status updates.
WhatsApp now lets you create events in group chats that are part of a community. The feature has been under testing for some time, and it will roll out to all group members in the coming months.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature for iOS called 'Recently Online' which will show your contacts if you have been online recently. The feature was previously spotted in the WhatsApp Android app.
Whatsapp has given a makeover to its race car emoji ahead of the upcoming Grand Prix next month. The instant messaging app is also seeing significant growth in the US, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
In the ongoing lawsuit against the Union of India, WhatsApp stated that it would leave the Indian market if it is forced to break end-to-end encryption to comply with the IT Rules, 2021.
WhatsApp is finally bringing support for passkeys on its iOS app, the company announced on X. Passkeys allow for password-less and secure authentication using methods like Face ID and Touch ID.
WhatsApp's latest feature currently in development is a new in-app dialer. The feature was discovered in WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.9.28 and it is not available to testers yet.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users share files with their contacts when offline. The feature will work like AirDrop and Nearby Share to send documents, media, etc.
WhatsApp's Event feature currently in development has started rolling out to a limited pool of beta testers. The feature is available as part of WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.9.20.
WhatsApp has a cool new feature which will help you save time when trying to respond to your friends and family. In the coming weeks, look out for a three-button tab bar at the top of your chats.
WhatsApp might release a picture-in-picture mode for videos in a future update. The underdevelopment feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.6.10.74, which is available through TestFlight.
WhatsApp's new Favorites feature for the Calls tab is now available to try. The feature has started rolling out to some beta testers running the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18.
You can now skip videos in WhatsApp by 10 seconds using the double-tap gesture. After testing for several months, the feature has started rolling to everyone on WhatsApp for iOS v24.6.77.
WhatsApp is currently working to add third-party chat support to its app. A new video has appeared on the web, showing the possible onboarding process of the underdevelopment feature.
WhatsApp is working to improve its Favorites feature that's reportedly been under development for a while now. The feature will let users make quick calls to their important contacts and groups.
WhatsApp is working on an option to upload high-quality photos and videos by default. The feature currently under development was discovered in WhatsApp version 2.24.5.6 beta for Android.
WhatsApp is working on a passkey functionality for beta testers on iOS, which will let them log in without passwords. It is also working on another solution to regulations by the Digital Markets Act.
The Meta-owned company WhatsApp is introducing new features for its Channels. It is now letting users add up to 16 admins, share voice updates with followers, and engage with them through polls.
Meta has been under the radar of the Turkish competition board since 2022 after it stated that Meta violated the competition law. Today, it has placed another fine that needs to be paid daily
WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 reveals that the instant messaging app is working on a theme customization feature. Users might be able to change the main branding color of the app in the future.
Previously, Android users got a free-of-cost storage space on Google Drive specifically for their WhatsApp chat storage. However soon, these chats will consume storage from their own Drive accounts.
WhatsApp is working on the ability to share status updates via companion phones. The feature has started rolling out to limited testers running WhatsApp version 2.24.1.4 beta for Android.
WhatsApp has started testing the ability to filter group chats in its app. Chat filters have started rolling out to some beta testers running WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.25.10.76 available on TestFlight.
WhatsApp is readying a couple of new features, including the ability to share HD media as status updates and audio feed during screen sharing. The underdevelopment features are currently in beta.
WhatsApp has done some more work on its username feature which was spotted in development earlier this year. It's working on the ability to type usernames in the search bar to find users in the app.
WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut button for its AI-powered chat feature. It is currently rolling out to some testers running WhatsApp beta for Android v2.23.24.26 available on Google Play.
WhatsApp has pushed the Voice Chat feature live today, allowing users in a Group Chat of 33 to 128 people to hop in and out of a Discord-like chat room while still being able to message in the group.
WhatsApp's search messages by date feature might arrive on Android in the coming future. The feature is currently in development and it was spotted on WhatsApp beta Android v2.23.24.16 update.
WhatsApp beta for Android has added a new functionality to go backward and forward while watching videos in the app. The feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers.
The UK has finally passed the Online Safety Bill. It's a wide-reaching piece of legislation that aims to improve child safety online. It threatens tech bosses who don't comply with fines and jail.
WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2342.6.0 has added the ability to text unknown phone numbers. The feature is currently available to a limited number of testers running the latest beta version of the app.
WhatsApp is rolling out view-once voice message functionality to its app on Android and iOS. According to a source, this feature is being tested in beta versions of the app on both platforms.
WhatsApp has launched a highly requested feature that allows users to add a second profile directly from within the app. Users will be able to switch between personal and work accounts on one device.
WhatsApp's updated user interface for Android has started rolling out to a limited number of beta testers. It's available in version 2.23.21.12 and newer from the Google Play Store.
Future versions of WhatsApp might make it easier to respond to media. The latest WhatsApp beta update for Android is rolling out a new reply bar for images, vidoes and GIFs to some beta testers.
As part of Meta Connect today, Meta and Microsoft announced a collaboration where Bing search will be incorporated into the new chat experiences from Meta AI on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Meta announced some new features for the WhatsApp Business Platform that will allow businesses to offer more experiences, such as in-app ticket booking, ordering food, appointment booking, etc.
One of the most requested WhatsApp features might finally be coming soon, with the latest version of WhatsApp beta reported to have the ability to install directly to iPad devices.
A media report claimed WhatsApp is working to bring ads to its instant messaging app for the first time. However, the claims were soon disputed by WhatsApp's head in a response made on X.