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IOS

WhatsApp is testing an in-app browser for chats on iOS

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let users open links from the chat interface. Users will be able to enable the in-app browser from the app settings, making it easier to open links without leaving the app. WhatsApp previously limited this feature to business links, but users will be able to open any link in the future.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing a redesigned chat bar for Android

After testing a redesigned bottom navigation bar, WhatsApp is now working on a new look for the chat bar on Android. With the tweaked layout, WhatsApp will move the send button into the bar and the text input at the top. WhatsApp is currently testing two different designs before deciding which one to release.
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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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