The latest WhatsApp Android beta has a new feature that allows users to hide Community group chats with a dedicated icon next to the group chat aiming to provide more private community settings.
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WhatsApp has started rolling out its redesigned Status updates tray to some Android beta testers. The feature has been developed for a while now and brings bigger thumbnails to preview status updates.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature for iOS called 'Recently Online' which will show your contacts if you have been online recently. The feature was previously spotted in the WhatsApp Android app.
WhatsApp's new Favorites feature for the Calls tab is now available to try. The feature has started rolling out to some beta testers running the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18.
WhatsApp is working to improve its Favorites feature that's reportedly been under development for a while now. The feature will let users make quick calls to their important contacts and groups.
WhatsApp is working on an option to upload high-quality photos and videos by default. The feature currently under development was discovered in WhatsApp version 2.24.5.6 beta for Android.
WhatsApp is working on a passkey functionality for beta testers on iOS, which will let them log in without passwords. It is also working on another solution to regulations by the Digital Markets Act.
WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 reveals that the instant messaging app is working on a theme customization feature. Users might be able to change the main branding color of the app in the future.
WhatsApp is working on the ability to share status updates via companion phones. The feature has started rolling out to limited testers running WhatsApp version 2.24.1.4 beta for Android.
WhatsApp has started testing the ability to filter group chats in its app. Chat filters have started rolling out to some beta testers running WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.25.10.76 available on TestFlight.
WhatsApp is readying a couple of new features, including the ability to share HD media as status updates and audio feed during screen sharing. The underdevelopment features are currently in beta.
WhatsApp has done some more work on its username feature which was spotted in development earlier this year. It's working on the ability to type usernames in the search bar to find users in the app.
WhatsApp has pushed the Voice Chat feature live today, allowing users in a Group Chat of 33 to 128 people to hop in and out of a Discord-like chat room while still being able to message in the group.
WhatsApp's search messages by date feature might arrive on Android in the coming future. The feature is currently in development and it was spotted on WhatsApp beta Android v2.23.24.16 update.
WhatsApp beta for Android has added a new functionality to go backward and forward while watching videos in the app. The feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers.
WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2342.6.0 has added the ability to text unknown phone numbers. The feature is currently available to a limited number of testers running the latest beta version of the app.
Future versions of WhatsApp might make it easier to respond to media. The latest WhatsApp beta update for Android is rolling out a new reply bar for images, vidoes and GIFs to some beta testers.
One of the most requested WhatsApp features might finally be coming soon, with the latest version of WhatsApp beta reported to have the ability to install directly to iPad devices.
While the feature is not yet operational, the latest WhatsApp beta release for Android does have a new "Third-party chats" section that will eventually allow the app to get messages from other apps.
WhatsApp is reportedly enhancing its messaging features with new text formatting tools. These tools are especially ideal for developers and anyone who uses the app for work communication.
WhatsApp is beginning to roll out the ability to share photos at HD quality, allowing for resolution to be preserved when sharing a photo, with HD video sharing to follow in the future.
WhatsApp Beta is testing a new feature that allows users to create custom stickers using AI. It uses Meta's secure technology, and users will be able to report inappropriate stickers.
WhatsApp is testing a multi-account feature for Android, allowing multiple accounts on a single device. Its availability is limited to beta, bringing flexibility to personal and work accounts.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature on its messaging app that allows group participants to join a common voice chat. The feature is currently available on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.16.19.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that will allow users to record and send a short video message from within the chat screen. The feature is currently rolling out to WhatsApp Beta users.
The latest beta version of WhatsApp for Windows has added the ability to share your screen with others in a video call for some users, which was previously added to the Android beta last month.
WhatsApp is testing a flurry of features for its native Windows, Android and iOS apps. This week, they are working on bringing username, screen-sharing, and more to users through beta channels.
WhatsApp has finally announced in its official blog post the latest feature available starting today on devices including Android and iOS. The update lets users edit and make changes to sent texts.
A few WhatsApp users have started to receive the option to edit text messages on the Android app with the latest beta update, a few days after the feature rolled out on WhatsApp Web.
WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to edit messages after they have been sent. The feature is currently being rolled out to WhatsApp Web beta app and should hit Android and iOS apps soon.
WhatsApp now has a full-fledged app in beta trials with support for text, voice, and emoji messages on Galaxy Watch5, Watch4, Pixel Watch, and other smartwatches running Google's Wear OS.
WhatsApp Beta users on Android can now start leveraging companion mode on their smartphone. The nifty functionality is an extension of Linked Devices and allows you to pair with up to four phones.
Whatsapp beta for iOS has a few new features in the making which include sharing WhatsApp Statuses on Facebook without switching apps, and a new design to display app settings on iOS.
Meta is working on a WhatsApp capability that will allow you to set expiration dates for group chats. The idea behind it could be to get rid of older messages in a bid to improve storage utilization.
Meta is known to be working on a feature for WhatsApp that aims to reduce spam calls that you may receive significantly. In theory, the new features will silence calls coming from an unknown number.
In a new update on the TestFlight beta Program, WhatsApp has updated its iOS version to 23.4.0.70, which brings more updates to the upcoming ability to send photos with higher quality.
According to a report, WhatsApp is rolling out a new update to beta testers on iOS where they are getting a "camera mode" capability. The update brings hands-free videos to users alongside bug fixes.
WhatsApp has introduced five new features for WhatsApp Status. These include the ability to share voice messages as a Status, new privacy controls, Status Reactions, and other useful capabilities.
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature for Android devices to allow users to send their chat records from one device to another without the need to update their chat records on Google Drive.
WhatsApp is working on a new way to let users find old messages in chats. The feature seems to be far more convenient than what we have currently, which is scrolling until you find those messages.