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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Rohan Pal
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iOS users. The feature is said to be available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and appears to be currently available to a limited number of users. This new interface allow users to select recent photos and videos quickly without leaving the chat screen.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Could Soon Begin Testing Redesigned Liquid Glass UI for Chats on iOS: Report
- Monday May 4, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp may be working on extending its Liquid Glass design to the chat interface on iOS, bringing a more modern look with translucent elements and layered visuals. According to a report, the update could redesign the chat bar and navigation bar, introducing a floating layout and transparent effects. The feature is still under development and not ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Support Ending Soon For These Older Android Phones: Is Your Device On The List?
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
WhatsApp will stop working on Android devices running versions older than Android 6 from September 2026, affecting millions of older smartphones and forcing users to upgrade or switch devices.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta to Introduce Paid Third-Party AI Chatbot Integrations on WhatsApp After EU Intervention
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Rohan Pal
Meta, on Wednesday, changed its policy to allow third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in select regions. The updated policy was specified following objections from the European Union (EU), which found the older policy in breach of its competition rules. However, while the social media giant has agreed to open WhatsApp to riv...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easy Onboarding of New Members
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature for its app, which is aimed at reducing interruptions in group conversations. Dubbed Group Message History, it simplifies group onboarding without compromising user privacy by eliminating the need for manually forwarding older messages, while adhering to end-to-end encryption policies. The instant messagin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Voice And Video Calling On Web Browsers. Know How It Works
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
WhatsApp rolls out voice and video calling on its web app for individual chats, initially to beta users, enhancing cross-platform communication.
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www.ndtv.com
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In WhatsApp Privacy Row, Chief Justice's "If Message Sent To Doctor..." Note
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
As the Supreme Court reprimanded Meta Tuesday - over WhatsApp's 2021 'take it or leave it' privacy policy - Chief Justice Surya Kant offered a personal anecdote to drive home the point.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is refining its parental controls feature, with new details emerging from recent Android beta builds. According to WABetaInfo, the company is working on secondary accounts for minors that limit interactions to saved contacts and restrict access to features like channels and Chat Lock. Parents will reportedly link accounts using a QR code a...
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www.gadgets360.com
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End of ChatGPT on WhatsApp: OpenAI Officially Deactivates the Service on the Messaging App
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
OpenAI’s ChatGPT service on WhatsApp came to an end on Thursday, January 15. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will no longer work on the Meta-owned platform. The deadline was set in October 2025, when the instant messaging company announced in an updated policy that it would restrict all large language model (LLM)-based chatbots.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Introduces Member Tags for Group Chats, Event Reminders, and More
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features aimed at helping users stay connected and express themselves better in group chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out member tags, which can be added to a user’s name to provide more contextual information about them. They can also turn any word they type into a sticker, ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Launches New Year 2026 Features With New Stickers, Video Call Effects and Status Tools
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has announced New Year 2026 features as it prepares for its busiest day of the year, when message and call volumes are claimed to exceed its daily average of over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls. The update includes a 2026 sticker pack, new video call effects like fireworks and confetti, animated confetti reactions, and animated s...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
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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www.gadgets360.com
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Launched This Year
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp rolled out multiple updates this year that refined everyday messaging, calling, and privacy features without changing the app’s core structure. New tools made chats more expressive, added AI-assisted writing and summaries, improved call planning, and expanded Channels and Status discovery. The app also strengthened privacy with passkey-e...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features: Missed Call Messages, Fun Status Stickers, And AI Upgrades
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Announces Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages, Image Animation and More Features
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have receive...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Rohan Pal
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a redesigned media attachment sheet for iOS users. The feature is said to be available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.19.75 and appears to be currently available to a limited number of users. This new interface allow users to select recent photos and videos quickly without leaving the chat screen.
-
www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Could Soon Begin Testing Redesigned Liquid Glass UI for Chats on iOS: Report
- Monday May 4, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp may be working on extending its Liquid Glass design to the chat interface on iOS, bringing a more modern look with translucent elements and layered visuals. According to a report, the update could redesign the chat bar and navigation bar, introducing a floating layout and transparent effects. The feature is still under development and not ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Support Ending Soon For These Older Android Phones: Is Your Device On The List?
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
WhatsApp will stop working on Android devices running versions older than Android 6 from September 2026, affecting millions of older smartphones and forcing users to upgrade or switch devices.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta to Introduce Paid Third-Party AI Chatbot Integrations on WhatsApp After EU Intervention
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Rohan Pal
Meta, on Wednesday, changed its policy to allow third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in select regions. The updated policy was specified following objections from the European Union (EU), which found the older policy in breach of its competition rules. However, while the social media giant has agreed to open WhatsApp to riv...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easy Onboarding of New Members
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature for its app, which is aimed at reducing interruptions in group conversations. Dubbed Group Message History, it simplifies group onboarding without compromising user privacy by eliminating the need for manually forwarding older messages, while adhering to end-to-end encryption policies. The instant messagin...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Rolling Out Voice And Video Calling On Web Browsers. Know How It Works
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
WhatsApp rolls out voice and video calling on its web app for individual chats, initially to beta users, enhancing cross-platform communication.
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www.ndtv.com
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In WhatsApp Privacy Row, Chief Justice's "If Message Sent To Doctor..." Note
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
As the Supreme Court reprimanded Meta Tuesday - over WhatsApp's 2021 'take it or leave it' privacy policy - Chief Justice Surya Kant offered a personal anecdote to drive home the point.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is refining its parental controls feature, with new details emerging from recent Android beta builds. According to WABetaInfo, the company is working on secondary accounts for minors that limit interactions to saved contacts and restrict access to features like channels and Chat Lock. Parents will reportedly link accounts using a QR code a...
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www.gadgets360.com
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End of ChatGPT on WhatsApp: OpenAI Officially Deactivates the Service on the Messaging App
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
OpenAI’s ChatGPT service on WhatsApp came to an end on Thursday, January 15. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will no longer work on the Meta-owned platform. The deadline was set in October 2025, when the instant messaging company announced in an updated policy that it would restrict all large language model (LLM)-based chatbots.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Introduces Member Tags for Group Chats, Event Reminders, and More
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced several new features aimed at helping users stay connected and express themselves better in group chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out member tags, which can be added to a user’s name to provide more contextual information about them. They can also turn any word they type into a sticker, ...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Launches New Year 2026 Features With New Stickers, Video Call Effects and Status Tools
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has announced New Year 2026 features as it prepares for its busiest day of the year, when message and call volumes are claimed to exceed its daily average of over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls. The update includes a 2026 sticker pack, new video call effects like fireworks and confetti, animated confetti reactions, and animated s...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
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...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Launched This Year
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
WhatsApp rolled out multiple updates this year that refined everyday messaging, calling, and privacy features without changing the app’s core structure. New tools made chats more expressive, added AI-assisted writing and summaries, improved call planning, and expanded Channels and Status discovery. The app also strengthened privacy with passkey-e...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features: Missed Call Messages, Fun Status Stickers, And AI Upgrades
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.
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www.ndtv.com
-
WhatsApp Announces Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages, Image Animation and More Features
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have receive...
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www.gadgets360.com