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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new optional subscription that will unlock exclusive personalisation and productivity features, according to WABetaInfo. Spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, the plan is not yet available to testers and may launch via a waitlist system. Expected features include premium stickers, themes, ext...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- NDTV
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
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www.gadgets360.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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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Set a Profile Cover Photo on iOS
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- Written by Rohan Pal
According to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.1.10.71, currently available via TestFlight, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to add a cover photo to their personal profiles. This new visual element will appear as a banner image at the top of the profile, sitting above existing details such as the profile picture, name, and s...
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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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How to Create AI Stickers on WhatsApp for Personalised New Year 2026 Wishes: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp AI stickers are quite popular. Here is a step-by-step guide for users who are looking to make AI stickers on WhatsApp for personalised New Year 2026 greetings. Make sure your app is updated to the latest version on iOS or Android before starting. Once you create an AI sticker on WhatsApp, you can choose to send, edit, or view it.
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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 May Soon Allow Channel Admins to Share Invite Links With Contacts on iOS
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Rohan Pal
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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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Support for Viewing Connected Peripherals
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly
WhatsApp is testing a new “Connected peripherals” feature on iOS that lets users see devices automatically linked to their account. Rolling out with the iOS beta version 25.37.10.71 via TestFlight, the feature appears in the Linked Devices menu and currently supports the Apple Watch. It shows device details and last activity, improving transpar...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Top Useful WhatsApp Features You Might Not Know: Chat Lock, Message Editing, More
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is one of the popular messaging applications available in the world. The Meta-owned platform is constantly adding new features to increase the user experience. However, common users are still not aware of many great features. In this article, we explore some of these lesser-known features to help you use WhatsApp more efficiently.
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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 Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new optional subscription that will unlock exclusive personalisation and productivity features, according to WABetaInfo. Spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, the plan is not yet available to testers and may launch via a waitlist system. Expected features include premium stickers, themes, ext...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- NDTV
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
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www.gadgets360.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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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Set a Profile Cover Photo on iOS
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- Written by Rohan Pal
According to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.1.10.71, currently available via TestFlight, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to add a cover photo to their personal profiles. This new visual element will appear as a banner image at the top of the profile, sitting above existing details such as the profile picture, name, and s...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
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, ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
How to Create AI Stickers on WhatsApp for Personalised New Year 2026 Wishes: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp AI stickers are quite popular. Here is a step-by-step guide for users who are looking to make AI stickers on WhatsApp for personalised New Year 2026 greetings. Make sure your app is updated to the latest version on iOS or Android before starting. Once you create an AI sticker on WhatsApp, you can choose to send, edit, or view it.
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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...
-
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 May Soon Allow Channel Admins to Share Invite Links With Contacts on iOS
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Rohan Pal
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 ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Begins Testing Support for Viewing Connected Peripherals
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly
WhatsApp is testing a new “Connected peripherals” feature on iOS that lets users see devices automatically linked to their account. Rolling out with the iOS beta version 25.37.10.71 via TestFlight, the feature appears in the Linked Devices menu and currently supports the Apple Watch. It shows device details and last activity, improving transpar...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Top Useful WhatsApp Features You Might Not Know: Chat Lock, Message Editing, More
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is one of the popular messaging applications available in the world. The Meta-owned platform is constantly adding new features to increase the user experience. However, common users are still not aware of many great features. In this article, we explore some of these lesser-known features to help you use WhatsApp more efficiently.
-
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.
-
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...
-
www.gadgets360.com