Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

WhatsApp is working on new Liquid Glass updates for the drawing editor and the video player on iPhone. These updates will allow WhatsApp to complete the Liquid Glass transition before iOS 27 launches. Both the drawing editor screen and the progress bar for the video player will be compatible with Liquid Glass in an upcoming update.

WhatsApp is rolling out notifications for pinned messages on the stable version, making it easier to notice when someone pins a message in a chat. The notification shows the content of the pinned message without opening the conversation. This feature is particularly useful in large group chats where users may miss important messages if they do not open the conversation.

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let premium subscribers customize the reaction tray with their preferred emoji. At the moment, there reaction tray is the same for everyone, and there is no way to customize it right now. This feature would give subscribers a dedicated screen to build their own reaction set in the future.

WhatsApp will finally bring a new set of chat themes to iPhone in a future update. Animated wallpapers will be part of the project, making this one of the more expressive chat themes available. The app will automatically set the bubble color for every theme to keep the interface cohesive and clear.

WhatsApp is working on a feature that shares a welcome message in group chats. This feature will allow admins to automatically send a message to new members when they join. Group admins will be able to customize the message, and only the new member can see it.