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WhatsApp's new "About" feature creates a privacy paradox

Paul Hill — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:14:01 +0000

Meta has rolled out disappearing About status messages to more beta users on Android in a bid to give people more control. Read more...

WhatsApp may soon send you notification reminders for missed status updates

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:16:01 +0000

WhatsApp is working on a notification reminder feature that will remind you of missed status updates from your contacts. Read more...

Meta AI's Chat Memory feature will soon remember details you share on WhatsApp

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:04:01 +0000

WhatsApp is testing a new Meta AI tool that will automatically remember details that you share with the platform, resulting in a more personalized chat experience. Read more...

WhatsApp testing web search for shared images

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:32:01 +0000

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to check the authenticity of any image they receive. Read more...

WhatsApp Beta letting some users choose from 22 new chat themes

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:00:01 +0000

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to some beta testers that lets them choose among 20 different chat theme colors. Read more...

WhatsApp is getting new notification settings for group chats

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:04:01 +0000

WhatsApp was spotted working on a new feature that will improve the notifications management system, especially for group chats. Read more...

WhatsApp beta starts testing channel analytics feature on Android and iOS

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:28:02 +0000

WhatsApp is working to upgrade the Channels feature in its instant messaging apps. A new channel insights feature is rolling out to select users running the latest WhatsApp Android and iOS betas. Read more...

WhatsApp Beta users on Android can now try in-app camera effects

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:40:01 +0000

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for Android beta users that lets them apply effects directly to the camera. Read more...

WhatsApp Android beta users can now block messages from unknown contacts

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:08:02 +0000

WhatsApp for Android beta is pushing a new update that adds the option to block messages from unknown contacts. Read more...

WhatsApp developing a range of different design styles for Chat Themes feature

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:44:01 +0000

WhatsApp is working on a new default chat theme feature with multiple design options, arriving via a future update. Read more...

WhatsApp to make it easier to transfer community ownership

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:44:01 +0000

WhatsApp is working on simplifying the process of transferring the community leadership role to another member on Android. Read more...

WhatsApp may soon let you quickly add someone to a list

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:24:01 +0000

WhatsApp Android Beta is spotted developing a feature that will let you add people and group chats to lists easily and quickly, saving you time. Read more...

WhatsApp to soon let you communicate with Meta AI with voice messages

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:28:01 +0000

The latest WhatsApp beta update for Android has new features that will let bad texters communicate with Meta AI using voice messages, which was previously limited to text and images. Read more...

WhatsApp spotted working on AR effects and filters for video calls

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:16:01 +0000

WhatsApp is working on AR calling filters, avatars, and background effects for video calls. The underdevelopment feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.13.14. Read more...

WhatsApp beta starts blocking screenshots of profile photos for some users

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:36:01 +0000

A future update to WhatsApp might block bad actors from taking screenshots of your profile photos. The company is testing the unreleased feature with some users running the latest WhatsApp iOS beta. Read more...

WhatsApp Android beta gets a Favorites filter in the Chats tab

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 30 May 2024 11:08:01 +0000

Building more on its Favorites feature, WhatsApp has added a new filter in the Chats tab to display important contacts. It is rolling out to some testers running WhatsApp Android beta v2.24.12.7. Read more...

WhatsApp Android beta gets a revamped UI for Status updates

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 03 May 2024 22:04:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp spotted testing a new offline file transfer feature called People Nearby

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:30:02 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp Android Beta will let you set default media upload quality

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:34:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp Channels feature is getting some advanced search filters

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:32:01 +0000

WhatsApp is making some improvements to its Channels feature. The instant messaging app has added some advanced search filters for users to explore WhatsApp channels more efficiently. Read more...