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WhatsApp May Soon Let iOS Users Add Animated Wallpapers to Chat Themes
WhatsApp is reportedly testing new chat themes with animated wallpapers on iOS. It is said to be available in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.31.10.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight programme. It could include Featured, Doodle, and Minimal categories for chat themes. The Featured themes category is said to include animated wallpapers.
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Poll Deadlines, Smarter Mentions and New Group Chat Creation Features
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced several new features to make coordination easier for larger group chats. Among the new additions is enhanced polls, allowing users to toggle vote deadlines and send anonymous responses. They will also be able to alert everyone in a group chat about time-sensitive messages at once using a new tagging feature. Meanwhile,...
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WhatsApp Web Now Supports Group Video Calls; QuickHD, Noise Suppression Features Rolling Out
WhatsApp announced several new audio and video calling features on Tuesday. The Meta-owned instant messaging app says users can engage in one-on-one and group calls directly through WhatsApp Web, without having to download the desktop app. They can also now transfer an ongoing group call between devices, alongside a new Waiting Room feature for con...
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WhatsApp Adds Status Caption Editing Feature for Android Beta Testers: Report
WhatsApp for Android users can soon edit captions on their status updates. This feature is said to be available for beta testers now with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.30.1 update. It would help users to easily correct typos or other mistakes without deleting and reposting the status. Users can access the edit option from two different locatio...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Rounded Message Bubble Design on iOS: Report
WhatsApp is rolling out a new design for message bubbles on iOS. In the latest update, the Message bubbles are said to be rounder than before, and shared media files appear without the traditional borders. The update reportedly complements the Liquid Glass changes. This feature is available to some beta testers. We can expect the design to reach mo...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Direct iPad Sign-Up, Revamped CarPlay Experience and In-Chat PDF Editing
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new set of features for its app across operating systems. The Meta-owned messaging platform now allows Apple users to create an account directly from an iPad. Further, it is also making it easier to share songs from Apple Music and Spotify directly to Status. Other new features include a redesigned experience for A...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Rolls Out Mic Mode Controls for iPhone Calls
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a shortcut that lets iPhone users access Apple's microphone modes directly during calls. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is available with WhatsApp for iOS version 26.27.74 and is expected to expand to more users over time. The shortcut reportedly opens Apple's built-in microphone menu, allowing users to swit...
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let iPhone Users Back Up Chats Without Using iCloud Storage
WhatsApp is developing its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, according to WABetaInfo. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS and is expected to let users store chat backups on WhatsApp's servers instead of iCloud. The service could include 2GB of free storage with end-to-end encryption enabled by default. WhatsApp is a...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Primary Device Support on iPad, Tests New Setup Screen for Android Tablets: Report
WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is introducing a new registration experience for tablets across iPad and Android. The iPad version reportedly supports direct account registration with passkey authentication, while Android tablets are testing a simplified setup screen for choosing between companion mode and primary device registration. The changes ...
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WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve Your Username Before the Much-Anticipated Feature Goes Live
WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations ahead of the wider launch of usernames later this year. The feature will let users connect without sharing their phone numbers and includes privacy measures such as an optional username key for first-time contacts. WhatsApp says there will be no public username directory or suggestions. The compa...
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WhatsApp Starts Warning Users About Chats From Unknown Numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a new trust warning feature for Android and iOS users. The feature is designed to provide additional information about unfamiliar contacts before a user opens a conversation. This feature helps users to make a more informed decision about whether to engage in a conversation. This warning message shows the country where the p...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
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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WhatsApp Working on Its Own Encrypted Cloud Backup to Reduce Reliance on Google Drive: Report
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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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
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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WhatsApp May Soon Let iOS Users Add Animated Wallpapers to Chat Themes
WhatsApp is reportedly testing new chat themes with animated wallpapers on iOS. It is said to be available in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.31.10.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight programme. It could include Featured, Doodle, and Minimal categories for chat themes. The Featured themes category is said to include animated wallpapers.
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Poll Deadlines, Smarter Mentions and New Group Chat Creation Features
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced several new features to make coordination easier for larger group chats. Among the new additions is enhanced polls, allowing users to toggle vote deadlines and send anonymous responses. They will also be able to alert everyone in a group chat about time-sensitive messages at once using a new tagging feature. Meanwhile,...
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WhatsApp Web Now Supports Group Video Calls; QuickHD, Noise Suppression Features Rolling Out
WhatsApp announced several new audio and video calling features on Tuesday. The Meta-owned instant messaging app says users can engage in one-on-one and group calls directly through WhatsApp Web, without having to download the desktop app. They can also now transfer an ongoing group call between devices, alongside a new Waiting Room feature for con...
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WhatsApp Adds Status Caption Editing Feature for Android Beta Testers: Report
WhatsApp for Android users can soon edit captions on their status updates. This feature is said to be available for beta testers now with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.30.1 update. It would help users to easily correct typos or other mistakes without deleting and reposting the status. Users can access the edit option from two different locatio...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Rounded Message Bubble Design on iOS: Report
WhatsApp is rolling out a new design for message bubbles on iOS. In the latest update, the Message bubbles are said to be rounder than before, and shared media files appear without the traditional borders. The update reportedly complements the Liquid Glass changes. This feature is available to some beta testers. We can expect the design to reach mo...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Direct iPad Sign-Up, Revamped CarPlay Experience and In-Chat PDF Editing
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new set of features for its app across operating systems. The Meta-owned messaging platform now allows Apple users to create an account directly from an iPad. Further, it is also making it easier to share songs from Apple Music and Spotify directly to Status. Other new features include a redesigned experience for A...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Rolls Out Mic Mode Controls for iPhone Calls
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a shortcut that lets iPhone users access Apple's microphone modes directly during calls. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is available with WhatsApp for iOS version 26.27.74 and is expected to expand to more users over time. The shortcut reportedly opens Apple's built-in microphone menu, allowing users to swit...
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let iPhone Users Back Up Chats Without Using iCloud Storage
WhatsApp is developing its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, according to WABetaInfo. The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS and is expected to let users store chat backups on WhatsApp's servers instead of iCloud. The service could include 2GB of free storage with end-to-end encryption enabled by default. WhatsApp is a...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Primary Device Support on iPad, Tests New Setup Screen for Android Tablets: Report
WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is introducing a new registration experience for tablets across iPad and Android. The iPad version reportedly supports direct account registration with passkey authentication, while Android tablets are testing a simplified setup screen for choosing between companion mode and primary device registration. The changes ...
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WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve Your Username Before the Much-Anticipated Feature Goes Live
WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations ahead of the wider launch of usernames later this year. The feature will let users connect without sharing their phone numbers and includes privacy measures such as an optional username key for first-time contacts. WhatsApp says there will be no public username directory or suggestions. The compa...
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WhatsApp Starts Warning Users About Chats From Unknown Numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a new trust warning feature for Android and iOS users. The feature is designed to provide additional information about unfamiliar contacts before a user opens a conversation. This feature helps users to make a more informed decision about whether to engage in a conversation. This warning message shows the country where the p...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Online Indicator, New Feature to Manage Chat Backups on Android
WhatsApp is said to be adding a redesign to how online status is displayed in the app. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.24.5, the company replaced the 'online' label from the chat info screen with a green dot displayed directly on a contact's profile photo. Additionally, WhatsApp is said to be developing a dedicated in-app backu...
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WhatsApp for iOS Gets Redesigned Media Share Sheet to Make Sharing Photos Easier: Report
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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WhatsApp Working on Its Own Encrypted Cloud Backup to Reduce Reliance on Google Drive: Report
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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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
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...
