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Jul 5, 2026

WhatsApp launches username reservation update

WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to reserve a username before the full feature becomes available. Users can claim their preferred handle directly from the app settings. The update makes it easier to secure a name before someone else takes it.

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IOS

Jul 4, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out the green dot for online contacts on iOS

The latest WhatsApp beta version from TestFlight introduces a small green dot to identify online contacts. The dot appears in the chat info screen when a contact is active and disappears the moment they leave the app. To respect privacy settings, WhatsApp only shows the green dot for contacts who share their online status.

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ANDROID

Jul 3, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new setup screen for Android tablets

WhatsApp is introducing a new interface where users can quickly choose whether to use their Android tablet as the primary device or link it as a secondary one. The feature makes it faster for users to switch their primary device directly from the setup screen. Users can still choose to link the tablet as a secondary device from the new interface.

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IOS

Jul 3, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out primary device support for iPad

WhatsApp is bringing the iPad app closer to the mobile experience with the latest update. For the first time, users can register their WhatsApp account directly on iPad, making it their primary device. Those users who prefer the companion mode can still use it exactly as before.

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ANDROID IOS

Jul 2, 2026

WhatsApp migrates users to GIPHY as Tenor shuts down its API

Tenor officially shut down its GIF API, and WhatsApp is rolling out its replacement to avoid interruptions on Android and iOS. Now, WhatsApp is migrating Tenor users to GIPHY. Nothing about this change is visible to users, and WhatsApp has not shared any announcement about the deprecated provider.

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ANDROID IOS

Jul 1, 2026

WhatsApp shares new username updates with business partners

After opening username reservations to users on Android and iOS, WhatsApp is finally extending the same option to its Cloud API business partners. WhatsApp shared this update directly with its partners in a new communication. The full username feature is rolling out over the coming weeks.

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IOS

Jul 1, 2026

WhatsApp is testing new navigation updates for the iOS interface

WhatsApp is working on new updates for the bottom navigation bar on iOS, and a Contacts tab now looks like the main step. Status updates already moved to the top of the chat list, and channels are on their way into the Chats tab too. After releasing these changes to everyone, WhatsApp can finally introduce a dedicated hub for online contacts.

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ANDROID

Jun 30, 2026

WhatsApp is working on passkey device linking for Android

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let users link their devices using a passkey. This will make the process faster than scanning the traditional QR code. The update will bring an additional layer of security to the experience with linking your devices.

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ANDROID IOS

Jun 29, 2026

You can now reserve your WhatsApp username

WhatsApp is finally rolling out the feature to reserve a username on both Android and iOS. Once WhatsApp releases usernames to everyone, people will be able to message new people and businesses without sharing their phone number. You can reserve your username in just a few seconds from the app settings.

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ANDROID IOS

Jun 29, 2026

WhatsApp patches the encryption trick that confirmed a block

Users could verify whether someone had blocked them on WhatsApp, just by checking the encryption verification in their contact info. WhatsApp has now closed that loophole. The check now passes even in those chats where users have actually been blocked.

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