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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Custom App Icons and Themes Tied to Premium Subscription
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that aims to provide users more control over the appearance of the app. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on several new visual elements for WhatsApp, enabling customisation of the app theme, icon, and accent colour as per...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
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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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
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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WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report
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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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
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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WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Set a Profile Cover Photo on iOS
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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WhatsApp Introduces Member Tags for Group Chats, Event Reminders, and More
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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How to Create AI Stickers on WhatsApp for Personalised New Year 2026 Wishes: A Step-by-Step Guide
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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WhatsApp Launches New Year 2026 Features With New Stickers, Video Call Effects and Status Tools
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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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 for Android Said to Be Testing Custom App Icons and Themes Tied to Premium Subscription
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that aims to provide users more control over the appearance of the app. As per details shared by a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on several new visual elements for WhatsApp, enabling customisation of the app theme, icon, and accent colour as per...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
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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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
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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WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report
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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WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
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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WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Set a Profile Cover Photo on iOS
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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WhatsApp Introduces Member Tags for Group Chats, Event Reminders, and More
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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How to Create AI Stickers on WhatsApp for Personalised New Year 2026 Wishes: A Step-by-Step Guide
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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WhatsApp Launches New Year 2026 Features With New Stickers, Video Call Effects and Status Tools
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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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...
