WhatsApp News, Latest Features & Updates

WhatsApp is testing an Android beta feature that moves business chats into a separate section to cut inbox clutter.

WhatsApp is rolling out channel replies for admins in beta, linking responses to the original update on iOS and Android.

Some WhatsApp users can now share Status updates with recent contacts even if the number isn’t saved.

WhatsApp is adding private AI writing help and Meta AI photo tools for drafting messages and editing images inside chats.

WhatsApp is testing an After Reading timer on Android that makes messages disappear after they’re opened.

WhatsApp Business is refreshing its iPhone app icon in TestFlight beta, matching the newer WhatsApp Messenger look.

WhatsApp status visibility is under fresh scrutiny as users ask whether people outside their contacts can see updates.

WhatsApp is testing quick reactions for Status updates on Android, with the action appearing on the Status screen

WhatsApp is rolling out Incognito Chat for Meta AI, a private mode that keeps questions and answers out of Meta\u2019s view

WhatsApp is testing a paid Plus tier with themes, extra chat pins and premium stickers for a limited group of users

WhatsApp is testing an automatic welcome message for group chats on Android. Rollout timing and customization remain unclear.

WhatsApp is testing a storage cleanup tool for channels in Android beta, with related selective-delete controls also in development

WhatsApp Web is in line for chat themes, with colorful bubbles, wallpapers, and preset color options in a future update

WhatsApp is adding ads in Status and promoted Channels, with setup handled through Meta Ads Manager

WhatsApp is testing a paid Plus tier on iOS, with premium customization features rolling out to a limited number of users

Instagram DMs lose end-to-end encryption on May 8, 2026, with WhatsApp framed as the private-chat fallback.

WhatsApp will stop supporting Android versions older than Android 6. Phones running Android 6 or newer will remain supported on the latest app version.

WhatsApp is working on a redesign that would place Status updates inside the Chats tab rather than keeping them separate.

WhatsApp has patched CVE-2025-55177 after the flaw was used in zero-click attacks tied to an Apple vulnerability.

WhatsApp is testing a translucent Liquid Glass-style interface for its iPhone app, centered on the chat screen and bottom tab bar.

WhatsApp is testing an Android interface update that swaps the app name for the logo in the top bar and adds floating chat bubbles for quicker replies.

WhatsApp will stop working on Android devices running versions older than Android 6 in September 2026.

The latest WhatsApp update brings dual-account support to iPhone, plus Meta AI tools for photo editing, drafting replies, and suggesting emojis in chats

WhatsApp for Android beta 2.26.18.5 surfaces work on a future widget for status updates, but the feature is not live for testers

India users can now recharge prepaid mobile numbers inside WhatsApp, with support for Jio, Airtel and Vi rolling out in phases

WhatsApp sits inside two separate Meta legal disputes, one over private messages in California and another over social media addiction