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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 Reportedly Begins Beta Testing View-Once Disappearing Messages Feature on iOS
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new disappearing messages option to some iPhone beta testers. The feature, previously spotted on Android, lets users delete messages after they are read, with post-read timers of 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours. Unread messages are automatically removed after 24 hours. The feature is available in WhatsApp beta fo...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Introduces Incognito Chat With Meta AI for Private Conversations
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is adding a new privacy-focused mode for Meta AI that is designed for conversations users may not want to keep or share. The feature creates a temporary chat that deletes itself after use and does not retain context for future responses. Meta says the underlying system also conceals identifying details, such as a user's IP address, while p...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Plus Rolls Out to iOS Users With Premium Stickers, Themes and More
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out WhatsApp Plus to some iPhone users. The paid subscription adds premium stickers, 18 accent colours, 14 app icons, 10 exclusive ringtones, and the ability to pin up to 20 chats. It is available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.17.74 and is priced at EUR 2.49 (roughly Rs. 274) per month in some regions. Stand...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Silence Unknown Callers on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp offers a built-in privacy feature that lets users silence calls from unknown numbers on Android and iPhone. Once enabled, calls from unsaved or unfamiliar numbers will no longer ring on the device, helping reduce spam calls and unwanted interruptions. However, WhatsApp still shows these calls in the Calls tab and notifications so users can...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Launches Business AI With Automated Customer Support for Small Businesses in India
- Friday May 8, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature aimed at providing customer support using artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed Business AI, it is being introduced within the WhatsApp Business app. As per the Meta-owned platform, Business AI can help businesses automate customer interactions, respond to queries around the clock, and drive sales. It does ...
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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 Working on Its Own Encrypted Cloud Backup to Reduce Reliance on Google Drive: Report
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be gearing up to launch its own encrypted cloud storage backup service. This update could offer WhatsApp more control over backup management. With the latest update, Android users will get two choices for backing up their chats: Google Drive or WhatsApp’s own cloud storage. WhatsApp’s own cloud storage could include 2GB of f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Is Finally Working on Adding Support for Android's Notification Bubbles Feature
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing notification bubbles for Android that could let users access chats as floating icons while using other apps. The feature is expected to allow quick replies through a compact chat window without opening the full app. It is still under development and not available in any beta version yet. The feature will likely dep...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has integrated mobile recharges into the popular messaging app. The platform has collaborated with Dutch payments company PayU to enable the service in the country across WhatsApp for Android and iOS. With the latest update, Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea users can choose from a range of recharge plans and carry out recharges within a few...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Plus Subscription: What Is It, Pricing, Features and Benefits
- Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is testing a subscription called WhatsApp Plus that adds optional features without affecting core services like messaging, calls, or encryption. Priced at around EUR 2.49 (roughly Rs. 274) per month, it is currently in limited rollout. The plan includes custom themes, alternate icons, exclusive stickers, expanded chat pinning up to 20 chat...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Send WhatsApp Message History in a Group on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp’s new WhatsApp Message History feature was launched by the instant messaging platform on February 20. The feature solves a significant problem where newly added group members were not able to read and access previous messages sent in the group, leading to confusion. However, the functionality lets WhatsApp group admins send message histo...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Create AI-Generated Call Backgrounds for WhatsApp Calls: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp launched the AI-generated backgrounds for video calls in 2025. The feature allows users to create and apply a theme-based or custom-made image for video calls, which helps in hiding the user's environment to offer privacy. It comes in handy when you have to attend an official meeting, but you are in an unprofessional environment. The featu...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Working on Business Chat Filtering Feature That Could Offer Tidier Chat List: Report
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature designed to help Android users better organise conversations with businesses. It is expected to help users to reduce clutter and spam. WhatsApp currently shows messages from business accounts alongside regular chats in the main chat list. Business messages will reportedly automatically be moved to a d...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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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.
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Beta Testing View-Once Disappearing Messages Feature on iOS
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new disappearing messages option to some iPhone beta testers. The feature, previously spotted on Android, lets users delete messages after they are read, with post-read timers of 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours. Unread messages are automatically removed after 24 hours. The feature is available in WhatsApp beta fo...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Introduces Incognito Chat With Meta AI for Private Conversations
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is adding a new privacy-focused mode for Meta AI that is designed for conversations users may not want to keep or share. The feature creates a temporary chat that deletes itself after use and does not retain context for future responses. Meta says the underlying system also conceals identifying details, such as a user's IP address, while p...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Plus Rolls Out to iOS Users With Premium Stickers, Themes and More
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out WhatsApp Plus to some iPhone users. The paid subscription adds premium stickers, 18 accent colours, 14 app icons, 10 exclusive ringtones, and the ability to pin up to 20 chats. It is available on WhatsApp for iOS version 26.17.74 and is priced at EUR 2.49 (roughly Rs. 274) per month in some regions. Stand...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Silence Unknown Callers on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp offers a built-in privacy feature that lets users silence calls from unknown numbers on Android and iPhone. Once enabled, calls from unsaved or unfamiliar numbers will no longer ring on the device, helping reduce spam calls and unwanted interruptions. However, WhatsApp still shows these calls in the Calls tab and notifications so users can...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Launches Business AI With Automated Customer Support for Small Businesses in India
- Friday May 8, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp on Friday announced a new feature aimed at providing customer support using artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed Business AI, it is being introduced within the WhatsApp Business app. As per the Meta-owned platform, Business AI can help businesses automate customer interactions, respond to queries around the clock, and drive sales. It does ...
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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 Working on Its Own Encrypted Cloud Backup to Reduce Reliance on Google Drive: Report
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is said to be gearing up to launch its own encrypted cloud storage backup service. This update could offer WhatsApp more control over backup management. With the latest update, Android users will get two choices for backing up their chats: Google Drive or WhatsApp’s own cloud storage. WhatsApp’s own cloud storage could include 2GB of f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Is Finally Working on Adding Support for Android's Notification Bubbles Feature
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing notification bubbles for Android that could let users access chats as floating icons while using other apps. The feature is expected to allow quick replies through a compact chat window without opening the full app. It is still under development and not available in any beta version yet. The feature will likely dep...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has integrated mobile recharges into the popular messaging app. The platform has collaborated with Dutch payments company PayU to enable the service in the country across WhatsApp for Android and iOS. With the latest update, Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea users can choose from a range of recharge plans and carry out recharges within a few...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Plus Subscription: What Is It, Pricing, Features and Benefits
- Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is testing a subscription called WhatsApp Plus that adds optional features without affecting core services like messaging, calls, or encryption. Priced at around EUR 2.49 (roughly Rs. 274) per month, it is currently in limited rollout. The plan includes custom themes, alternate icons, exclusive stickers, expanded chat pinning up to 20 chat...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
How to Send WhatsApp Message History in a Group on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp’s new WhatsApp Message History feature was launched by the instant messaging platform on February 20. The feature solves a significant problem where newly added group members were not able to read and access previous messages sent in the group, leading to confusion. However, the functionality lets WhatsApp group admins send message histo...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
How to Create AI-Generated Call Backgrounds for WhatsApp Calls: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp launched the AI-generated backgrounds for video calls in 2025. The feature allows users to create and apply a theme-based or custom-made image for video calls, which helps in hiding the user's environment to offer privacy. It comes in handy when you have to attend an official meeting, but you are in an unprofessional environment. The featu...
-
www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Working on Business Chat Filtering Feature That Could Offer Tidier Chat List: Report
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature designed to help Android users better organise conversations with businesses. It is expected to help users to reduce clutter and spam. WhatsApp currently shows messages from business accounts alongside regular chats in the main chat list. Business messages will reportedly automatically be moved to a d...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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www.gadgets360.com