WhatsApp's new Channels feature lets accounts send one-way updates to followersThe social media-like feature arrived earlier to Instagram. By S. Dent, 06.08.2023
WhatsApp test brings screen sharing to Android phonesIt's reportedly rolling out to more users soon. By S. Fielding, 05.29.2023
WhatsApp may soon introduce usernamesThe update could change the way users find each other on the app. By S. Fielding, 05.25.2023
WhatsApp finally lets you fix typos in sent messagesYou'll have 15 minutes to make edits.By K. Holt, 05.22.2023
WhatsApp's new privacy feature locks sensitive chats and hides them from notificationsYou can put conversations in biometrically locked folders. By L. Bonk, 05.15.2023
WhatsApp arrives on Wear OS this summerMeta and Google began beta testing the app this week. By I. Bonifacic, 05.10.2023
WhatsApp bug is making some Android phones falsely report microphone accessMeta said it was an Android issue after Elon Musk boosted a post about the bug.By K. Bell, 05.09.2023
WhatsApp begins testing Wear OS supportThe beta lets you record voice messages or chat using the system keyboard. By S. Dent, 05.09.2023
WhatsApp now lets you use your account on multiple phonesThe feature is rolling out to all users over the coming weeks.By I. Bonifacic, 04.25.2023
WhatsApp lets you save disappearing messagesBut senders can still set them to delete when the usual timer expires.By K. Holt, 04.21.2023
WhatsApp is reportedly working on animated emojiThe feature could soon appear in beta versions of the desktop and mobile apps.By K. Holt, 04.19.2023
WhatsApp makes it harder for scammers to steal your accountSometime you may need to use your old device to verify you're moving your account to a new phone. By I. Bonifacic, 04.13.2023
WhatsApp on Windows now supports up to eight people in video callsIt can also accommodate up to 32 participants for audio calls.By M. Moon, 03.23.2023
WhatsApp group admins can now approve who joins their communitiesIt will also be easier to see groups you have in common. By S. Fielding, 03.22.2023
WhatsApp will soon let users choose when group chats expireThis is for everyone who's watched a dormant group linger for years.By S. Dent, 03.08.2023
WhatsApp will make it easier to reject updates to its terms of serviceThe EU has reached a deal with Meta following the uproar over WhatsApp's privacy policy.By J. Fingas, 03.06.2023
Meta is working on 'AI personas' for Instagram, Messenger and WhatsAppThe company is also creating a team devoted to generative AI.By J. Fingas, 02.27.2023
WhatsApp is reportedly experimenting with private newslettersYou wouldn't have to update friends in chat.By J. Fingas, 02.22.2023
WhatsApp is finally adding picture-in-picture support for iOS video callsMeta first began testing the feature late last year.By I. Bonifacic, 02.18.2023
WhatsApp statuses get a big overhaul with voice, emoji reactions and moreYou can also chose a privacy level for each status update.By S. Dent, 02.07.2023