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Oct 31, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out profile cover photos on iOS beta

WhatsApp is bringing the ability to choose a cover photo to the iOS app. The feature allows users to add a landscape image at the top of their profile. Users can choose a cover photo using the camera, an image from the library, or use Meta AI to create a new one.

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ANDROID

Oct 30, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out profile cover photos on Android beta

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users personalize their profile with a landscape image. The cover photo appears at the top of the app settings, profile page, and the chat info screen when other users open the conversation. Users can control who can see their cover photo from their privacy settings.

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ANDROID IOS

Oct 29, 2026

WhatsApp launches four updates to help users catch up in groups

WhatsApp is widely rolling out four new features to make it easier for users to follow group chats. With the latest update, WhatsApp is introducing enhancements for pinned messages, message history, and the ability to share status updates in groups. Users can also filter their chats to find where others mentioned them.

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ANDROID

Oct 29, 2026

WhatsApp may expand payments to more countries on Android

WhatsApp is finally working on a new feature that will let users in more countries manage their payment methods. The new section will allow users to save their cards and shipping information to make purchases easier directly from the app. The update could indicate that WhatsApp is preparing to bring payments to more countries.

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ANDROID IOS

Oct 28, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned chat backup screen

WhatsApp is introducing a cleaner design for the backup screen on Android and iOS. The main backup page shows the most important information, and other settings are available in a separate screen. The new interface makes it easier for users to back up their chat history without any distractions.

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ANDROID

Oct 27, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new settings design on Android

WhatsApp is finally working on a new look with a redesigned list style for the app settings. The new design groups options into sections with rounded corners, making the interface more modern than before. After the bottom navigation bar, this is another design update WhatsApp is working on for the Android app.

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IOS

Oct 27, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new media hub for the iOS app

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let users see shared media from their chats. WhatsApp will add a new media hub to the app settings, where users can easily see photos, videos, and links without opening their conversations. The hub will only show media the user received, so the feature keeps sent and received messages separate.

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ANDROID

Oct 26, 2026

WhatsApp is refining the channel migration tool on Android

WhatsApp is working on improving the feature that will let users migrate their channels to the Chats tab. WhatsApp will introduce smart suggestions that help users decide they want to place channels they follow. Users will be able to override any suggestion, so the final choice always belongs to them.

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ANDROID

Oct 26, 2026

WhatsApp is testing Organizations to manage large communities

WhatsApp is exploring a new feature called Organizations to help community admins manage their communities. The feature will offer admins a new screen where they can see all members in a specific community. For admins with large communities, this feature will help them organize members and sub-groups easily.

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ANDROID IOS NEWS

Oct 25, 2026

WhatsApp is working on an adaptive bottom navigation bar

WhatsApp keeps working on the bottom navigation bar for Android, and the latest change is about how it responds to scrolling. WhatsApp will shrink it when users scroll down and bring it back to full size when they scroll up. This will make the design feel more dynamic and less intrusive.

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