WhatsApp says usernames will let users connect without sharing phone numbers, but the government wants Meta to defer the rollout over impersonation and fraud concerns
WhatsApp has started username reservations, allowing users to claim a unique handle before the feature rolls out later this year for messaging without sharing phone numbers
WhatsApp will stop working on older Android phones from September 2026, as it raises system requirements and adds new features, with users advised to back up chats or upgrade devices
Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a paid 'Plus' tier with themes, stickers, icons, and more pinned chats, while core features like messaging, calls, and privacy remain free for all users
Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing usernames that let users chat without sharing phone numbers, improving privacy while making it easier to connect using unique handles instead of contacts
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new noise cancellation feature in beta that reduces background sounds during calls, aiming to improve voice clarity for users in noisy environments
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a native CarPlay app for iPhone users, allowing access to chats, calls, and contacts through a simplified interface designed for safer use while driving
WhatsApp is rolling out updates, including dual accounts on iPhone, cross-platform chat transfer, smarter storage tools and new AI features for photo editing, along with writing assistance
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to control contacts, group access, and privacy settings while promising end-to-end encryption for chats
Reportedly, WhatsApp is rolling out redesigned chat bubbles in the latest Android beta, introducing softer, fully rounded message bubbles and a refreshed interface for text, images and videos
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new spoiler feature that hides text messages in chats, requiring users to tap the message bubble to reveal the hidden content
Following Apple and Google footsteps, Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has introduces a lockdown-style security option to add extra layer of protection beyond what it offers as default
Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new iOS feature that lets users share up to 100 recent group messages with newly added members, helping them catch up instantly
Reportedly, WhatsApp is experimenting with emoji-based sticker suggestions on iOS, letting users send relevant stickers instantly while using emojis, without opening the sticker tray
WhatsApp has updated group chats with member tags, text stickers, and early event reminders to help users identify people, highlight messages, and keep track of plans
Reportedly, WhatsApp is working on a redesign for WhatsApp Web that will merge status updates and channels into a single Updates tab, offering a more consistent experience
Reportedly, WhatsApp is experimenting with AI-powered Imagine tools for status updates, allowing users to restyle photos, edit content, and add animations directly within the app
WhatsApp is reintroducing its classic About feature with a redesigned, Instagram-Notes-style text update that appears atop chats and gives users full control over who can see it
