WABetaInfo

Oct 9, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out a new navigation experience for chats

WhatsApp is bringing new controls to the chat interface on iOS to access some options in the chat info screen. The update also fixes a readability problem with the navigation bar. This experience is available for accounts that already have the Liquid Glass interface enabled.

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ANDROID

Oct 8, 2026

WhatsApp rolls out double speed for status updates on Android

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users watch status updates at double speed. Users can activate it by pressing and holding the right side of the status interface. The gesture is also available in chats, groups, and channels.

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ANDROID

Oct 7, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new Contacts tab on Android

WhatsApp is finally working on a feature that lets users see who is online from a dedicated tab. The Contacts tab will bring all contacts in the same section, and a green dot will identify users who are online. Users will be able to sort the contact list and check birthday reminders.

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IOS

Oct 6, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out Liquid Glass design for the video player

WhatsApp is introducing a refreshed look for the video player with the Liquid Glass design on iOS. WhatsApp is adapting the progress bar with the same translucent, glass-like appearance already applied to other elements of the interface. The update makes one of the last elements of the interface consistent with the design language introduced with iOS 26.

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ANDROID IOS

Oct 5, 2026

WhatsApp blocks logins on devices with outdated software

WhatsApp is introducing a new alert for users on outdated versions of iOS or Android to help them update and protect their devices and accounts. When users try to log into the app, WhatsApp asks them to update their operating system to get back in. The update applies to specific users on Android and iOS, regardless of which version of WhatsApp they use.

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ANDROID IOS NEWS

Oct 4, 2026

WhatsApp will move channels to the Chats tab

WhatsApp plans to integrate channels directly into the chat list on iOS and Android. Users will no longer need to switch to a separate tab to find their channels. Once WhatsApp moves channels to the Chats tab, the Updates tab will disappear. WhatsApp can then introduce the Contacts tab, a new section where users can see who is currently active.

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IOS

Oct 3, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out the Restricted Chat feature on iOS beta

WhatsApp is introducing an important upgrade for the advanced chat privacy feature. The functionality lets users control how people can interact with their conversations. WhatsApp is also adding a new restriction that makes specific chats unavailable on linked devices.

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ANDROID

Oct 2, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out restricted chats on Android beta

WhatsApp is replacing the advanced chat privacy feature with restricted chats, making its purpose clearer. Restricted Chat still limits what participants can do with messages in their conversations. WhatsApp is also upgrading the feature by limiting these chats to the primary device only.

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ANDROID

Oct 1, 2026

WhatsApp keeps refining the bottom navigation bar on Android

WhatsApp is exploring a cleaner design for the bottom navigation bar without text labels. This makes the bar look more minimal than the previous version. This is still not the final design since WhatsApp continues to explore different layouts before the official release.

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ANDROID

Oct 1, 2026

WhatsApp Plus is testing Focus schedules for chat lists

WhatsApp is developing a new feature for WhatsApp Plus that lets users control when they get notified about specific chat lists. Users will be able to automatically mute or hide certain chats outside of allowed times. This gives premium subscribers a smarter tool to manage their attention without manually muting and unmuting their conversations.

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