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Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

ANDROID

WhatsApp Plus is rolling out Focus schedules to manage chat lists

WhatsApp is bringing a new feature to the premium plan that lets subscribers decide when they want to receive notifications from specific chat lists. Users can set allowed times for a list, and WhatsApp will automatically mute or hide its chats outside of those hours. This allows premium subscribers to create rules to manage their conversations.
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WEB

WhatsApp Web introduces an update to customize chat themes

WhatsApp is rolling out 27 chat themes for the web client, making it simpler for users to personalize their conversations. With this feature, users can choose a theme that changes both the chat color and the wallpaper at the same time. The same update is also available on WhatsApp for Windows.
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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned Settings tab on iOS

With the latest update, WhatsApp is bringing a more simplified design to the Settings page. The new redesigned interface makes it easier for users to find the most used options in the main screen. The less frequently used options are available in a separate menu through the gear icon in the navigation bar.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing a new sound sticker format on Android

WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets users share sound stickers, a type of message that plays a sound when users share it. Unlike static and animated stickers, sound stickers add an audio dimension to the sticker experience. WhatsApp is also working on a feature that will allow users to create their own sound stickers.
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ANDROIDIOSNEWS

WhatsApp introduces a new alert to protect devices and accounts

WhatsApp is rolling out a new security measure that blocks users from logging in if their device runs an outdated operating system. The update applies to both Android and iOS, and it explains what users need to do before they can continue. For security reasons, WhatsApp does not let users skip this step, so they will have to update their device software to get back in.
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