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WhatsApp to introduce chat bubble and background customisation with themes

WhatsApp is reportedly working on 11 chat themes for Android, offering different colours and wallpapers

WhatsApp launches Meta Verified badges for small businesses in India

Meta Verified will now be available to all eligible small businesses in India using the WhatsApp Business app

WhatsApp tests Passkey encryption for login, chat backup access on Android

Passkeys will use biometric data such as facial recognition and fingerprints and would be an alternative to the old password system

WhatsApp explores contact manual sync option for use with multiple accounts

Reportedly, the new WhatsApp feature will allow users to disable contact synchronisation for one account while keeping it enabled for another on the same device

WhatsApp explores 'mark all chats as read' option on Android app: Details

Although the option to mark all chats as read at once has been available on iOS for some time, WhatsApp has begun testing it on the Android app now

WhatsApp tests usernames in shift from phone numbers for privacy: Know more

This feature, currently available in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.24.18.2, aims to enhance privacy and protect users against spam

WhatsApp tests feature to block messages from unknown numbers: How it works

WhatsApp's block messages from unknown account feature aims to enhance user protection by blocking messages from unknown contacts that exceed a certain threshold

WhatsApp gets GIPHY's sticker collection, custom sticker maker, and more

Custom Sticker Maker tool on Android lets users create and edit their own stickers. Users can also ask Meta AI to generate a sticker from scratch which can be shared with others

WhatsApp explores Airdrop like offline sharing file option on iOS: Report

Reportedly, the latest beta version of WhatsApp on iOS shows the Nearby Share option, which lets users to share data across platform wirelessly and without internet connection

Soon, WhatsApp could let you sign in using username on web client: Details

The anticipated Username feature for WhatsApp will allow users to connect without exchanging contact numbers. The feature is reportedly in works and Meta has not yet confirmed its availability

WhatsApp working on automated text translation for new messages: Report

WhatsApp will reportedly support only a select number of languages for message translation when the feature launches. This includes English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Arabic

WhatsApp gets 'Favorites' filter for chats, calls: What is it, how it works

WhatsApp is rolling out the "Favorites" filter in graded manner, and it will arrive in coming weeks across platforms, including Android and iOS apps, web client, and desktop app

WhatsApp explores Pixel-like transcription feature for voice notes: Report

Reportedly, voice message transcription feature is available in some regions to select beta tester on the Android app, but not on the iOS app

WhatsApp: Soon, you could send images to Meta AI for questions and edits

Reportedly, Meta AI on WhatsApp will soon respond to questions related to images uploaded by the users. Moreover, the built-in chatbot will also edit them if requested

WhatsApp explores personalised AI avatars with new feature development

Users will have the ability to envision themselves in any setting, from the forest to outer space

WhatsApp to let users generate images of themselves using Meta AI: Report

Reportedly, the AI-powered image generation capabilities have been identified in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android

WhatsApp launches community-exclusive events feature for group chats

The update introduces a new "Event" icon accessible through the paperclip menu within group chats, allowing users to seamlessly create and manage events

WhatsApp tests status update makeover in Android beta version: What is new

In a redesigned status update section on beta version of WhatsApp for Android, it is possible to identify contact by profile pictures while previewing status update

WhatsApp latest update: How to post one-minute long voice note status

According to WABetaInfo, this feature is currently rolling out to all WhatsApp iOS and Android users

Soon, WhatsApp could let you generate profile pictures with Meta AI: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp is incorporating AI across several features but all of them are currently in testing phase and not generally available