WhatsApp news of the week: WhatsApp rolls out username field for new contacts

This summary includes 6 updates shared this week covering WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS.

WhatsApp is rolling out media previews in the chat list

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that makes it easier for users to recognize the latest message on Android.

WhatsApp is testing a feature to add new options to polls

WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets the poll creator decide whether other group members can add new options.

WhatsApp is exploring a new AI-powered tool to expand photos

WhatsApp is working on a new AI-powered feature to expand photos to the 9:16 format on Android.

WhatsApp is testing new Liquid Glass updates on iOS

WhatsApp is working on new Liquid Glass updates for the drawing editor and the video player on iPhone.

WhatsApp is rolling out animated emoji reactions on Android

WhatsApp is introducing animated emoji reactions on Android, making the messaging experience more expressive than before.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to schedule channel updates

WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let channel admins schedule their updates on Android.

WhatsApp news of the week: WhatsApp introduces media previews in the chat list

This summary includes 6 updates shared this week covering WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS.

WhatsApp may expand payments to more countries

WhatsApp is developing a new Payments section on iOS, and this may indicate plans to expand the feature beyond its current markets.

WhatsApp is rolling out admin profiles for channels

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that lets channel admins create a dedicated profile.

WhatsApp launches three new account security updates

WhatsApp is rolling a stronger two-step verification password, more context for unknown calls on Android, and new options for passkeys.

WhatsApp is rolling out the account password feature

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that replaces the two-step verification PIN with an account password.

WhatsApp is testing Scam Alert as a limited beta feature

WhatsApp is gradually introducing a feature that helps users detect potential scam messages from unknown contacts.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat theme update for iOS

WhatsApp is introducing five new categories for chat themes to iOS users, and one of these lets users choose animated wallpapers.

WhatsApp is building a smart chat list for mentions and replies

WhatsApp is working on a smart filter that lists chats where someone mentioned the user or replied to one of their messages.

WhatsApp news of the week: WhatsApp introduces new security updates for iOS and Android

This summary includes 7 updates shared this week covering WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS.

WhatsApp is rolling out AI content label for channels on Android

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that makes it easier for channel admins to disclose when they use AI to generate their media.

WhatsApp launches AI content label for channels on iOS

WhatsApp is gradually rolling out a new label to easily mark AI-generated media in channels.

WhatsApp is testing a safety warning for unofficial Web clients

WhatsApp is testing a new warning for Android users that appears when they connect their account through an unofficial WhatsApp Web client.

WhatsApp is rolling out notifications for draft messages

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that shows a notification when users leave a message unfinished in a chat.