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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.

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.

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 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 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.

While the feature is not yet operational, the latest WhatsApp beta release for Android does have a new "Third-party chats" section that will eventually allow the app to get messages from other apps.

WhatsApp is reportedly enhancing its messaging features with new text formatting tools. These tools are especially ideal for developers and anyone who uses the app for work communication.

WhatsApp is testing a multi-account feature for Android, allowing multiple accounts on a single device. Its availability is limited to beta, bringing flexibility to personal and work accounts.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature on its messaging app that allows group participants to join a common voice chat. The feature is currently available on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.16.19.

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature for Android devices to allow users to send their chat records from one device to another without the need to update their chat records on Google Drive.

Message reactions for certain beta users are now available with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.8.3 update. The feature offers six reactions including Like, Love, Laugh, Surprised, Sad, and Thanks.