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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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WhatsApp May Soon Allow Channel Admins to Share Invite Links With Contacts on iOS
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow WhatsApp group admins to share a channel invite with their contacts. This functionality is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.37.10.74 beta version for iOS. It is reportedly available to some beta testers. Admins can select up to 64 contacts at once to ...
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Google's Gemini Could Soon Be Updated With a ChatGPT-Style Projects Feature: Report
Google is reportedly preparing to add a Projects feature to Gemini, offering a sandboxed space where users can group multiple chats under a single topic. An APK teardown of the latest Google app beta revealed the interface, including options to set a project focus, upload files and organise work. The feature is still inactive and unannounced, and f...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Group Member Tags Feature on Android
WhatsApp has introduced a group member tags feature in its latest beta update, allowing users to assign personalized labels that identify their roles within group chats. The feature, currently available to select beta testers, enables members to add custom tags up to 30 characters long that describe their responsibilities, expertise, or positions w...
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WhatsApp for iOS Finally Begins Testing Multi-Account Support With Seamless Switching
WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switchin...
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WhatsApp's Upcoming 'Mention All' Feature for Groups Is Now Available to Beta Testers on Android
WhatsApp is reportedly testing its new “@all” mention feature with select beta testers in the Android 2.25.31.9 update, gradually rolling it out to more users. The feature lets users alert all group members at once, saving time and improving coordination. In small groups, everyone can use it, while in groups with over 32 members, only admins ca...
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Google Messages Could Soon Introduce Gemini-Powered 'Insights' Feature for Shared Links: Report
An APK teardown of the Google Messages reportedly suggests that Google is developing a new Insights feature. The feature was said to be spotted on v20251006 beta. It could help users manage shared links from personal and group chats. It could appear at the bottom of every link preview on the Google Messages interface with a Gemini icon.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets Users Mute ‘Everyone’ Mentions in Group Chats
WhatsApp is testing a new feature which lets users mute 'everyone' mentions in group chats, as per a feature tracker. The in-development option is said to be available below the mute toggle in the notifications settings on WhatsApp for Android. It is currently under development and is not available even to beta testers who are registered via the Go...
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WhatsApp for iOS Adds Notification Reminders for Messages, Meetings, and Deadlines
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update of its app for iOS, adding a feature that lets users schedule notification reminders for messages. This helps highlight important information and tasks in chats, preventing them from getting lost in active conversations. Currently, the feature is available to select iOS users and is expected to expand in the com...
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WhatsApp for Android Testing Message Threads for Easier Group Chat Organisation
WhatsApp for Android is testing a threaded replies feature to improve group chat organisation, according to a feature tracker. The tool opens a separate window showing all replies to a single message. Currently limited to select beta testers, the feature may expand soon. Notably, the threaded icon appears only when a message gets multiple replies.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
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Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
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iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 for iPhone With Changes to Mail App and AppleCare Page Rolls Out
Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 update for the iPhone. It is said to be a minor update with only a handful of changes on offer. There are subtle changes to the Mail app and users can now choose to view Contact Photos within the email client. Further, the AppleCare information banner has been updated to provide a more comprehens...
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iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1 Update for iPhone Rolls Out With Minor Changes, Bug Fixes
Apple on Wednesday released the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1 update for the iPhone to developers and beta testers. Apple's latest update is not a substantial introduction but still includes a handful of minor changes to the Mail app and AppleCare information. Further, it also introduces system stability improvements and resolves bugs and issues relate...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces AI-Generated Group Icons, Meta AI Widget
WhatsApp is testing two new features on beta versions of its Android app. A new widget allows users to access the Meta AI chatbot without opening the app. Additionally, an AI-generated group icon feature lets beta testers create and set group photos using prompts with Meta AI. These features are expected to roll out to all WhatsApp users on iOS and...
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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WhatsApp May Soon Allow Channel Admins to Share Invite Links With Contacts on iOS
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow WhatsApp group admins to share a channel invite with their contacts. This functionality is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.37.10.74 beta version for iOS. It is reportedly available to some beta testers. Admins can select up to 64 contacts at once to ...
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Google's Gemini Could Soon Be Updated With a ChatGPT-Style Projects Feature: Report
Google is reportedly preparing to add a Projects feature to Gemini, offering a sandboxed space where users can group multiple chats under a single topic. An APK teardown of the latest Google app beta revealed the interface, including options to set a project focus, upload files and organise work. The feature is still inactive and unannounced, and f...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Group Member Tags Feature on Android
WhatsApp has introduced a group member tags feature in its latest beta update, allowing users to assign personalized labels that identify their roles within group chats. The feature, currently available to select beta testers, enables members to add custom tags up to 30 characters long that describe their responsibilities, expertise, or positions w...
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WhatsApp for iOS Finally Begins Testing Multi-Account Support With Seamless Switching
WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switchin...
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WhatsApp's Upcoming 'Mention All' Feature for Groups Is Now Available to Beta Testers on Android
WhatsApp is reportedly testing its new “@all” mention feature with select beta testers in the Android 2.25.31.9 update, gradually rolling it out to more users. The feature lets users alert all group members at once, saving time and improving coordination. In small groups, everyone can use it, while in groups with over 32 members, only admins ca...
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Google Messages Could Soon Introduce Gemini-Powered 'Insights' Feature for Shared Links: Report
An APK teardown of the Google Messages reportedly suggests that Google is developing a new Insights feature. The feature was said to be spotted on v20251006 beta. It could help users manage shared links from personal and group chats. It could appear at the bottom of every link preview on the Google Messages interface with a Gemini icon.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets Users Mute ‘Everyone’ Mentions in Group Chats
WhatsApp is testing a new feature which lets users mute 'everyone' mentions in group chats, as per a feature tracker. The in-development option is said to be available below the mute toggle in the notifications settings on WhatsApp for Android. It is currently under development and is not available even to beta testers who are registered via the Go...
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WhatsApp for iOS Adds Notification Reminders for Messages, Meetings, and Deadlines
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update of its app for iOS, adding a feature that lets users schedule notification reminders for messages. This helps highlight important information and tasks in chats, preventing them from getting lost in active conversations. Currently, the feature is available to select iOS users and is expected to expand in the com...
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WhatsApp for Android Testing Message Threads for Easier Group Chat Organisation
WhatsApp for Android is testing a threaded replies feature to improve group chat organisation, according to a feature tracker. The tool opens a separate window showing all replies to a single message. Currently limited to select beta testers, the feature may expand soon. Notably, the threaded icon appears only when a message gets multiple replies.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
-
Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
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iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 for iPhone With Changes to Mail App and AppleCare Page Rolls Out
Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 18.5 Public Beta 1 update for the iPhone. It is said to be a minor update with only a handful of changes on offer. There are subtle changes to the Mail app and users can now choose to view Contact Photos within the email client. Further, the AppleCare information banner has been updated to provide a more comprehens...
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iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1 Update for iPhone Rolls Out With Minor Changes, Bug Fixes
Apple on Wednesday released the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1 update for the iPhone to developers and beta testers. Apple's latest update is not a substantial introduction but still includes a handful of minor changes to the Mail app and AppleCare information. Further, it also introduces system stability improvements and resolves bugs and issues relate...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces AI-Generated Group Icons, Meta AI Widget
WhatsApp is testing two new features on beta versions of its Android app. A new widget allows users to access the Meta AI chatbot without opening the app. Additionally, an AI-generated group icon feature lets beta testers create and set group photos using prompts with Meta AI. These features are expected to roll out to all WhatsApp users on iOS and...
