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Jun 25, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out channel update search on iOS

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users search for specific updates within any channel they follow. Instead of scrolling through the channel history, users can type a keyword and find the update they need instantly. Finding a specific update in a WhatsApp channel is about to get a lot easier now.

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ANDROID

Jun 25, 2026

How to join WhatsApp's second beta update channel on Android

Some users may wonder why they don't get updates on Google Play, while others receive them earlier. The answer is that WhatsApp also releases new beta versions through a separate app called Meta App Installer. In this post, you can learn how to join the second beta channel.

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ANDROID

Jun 24, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out mentions for text status updates

With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.25.2 update, WhatsApp is expanding mentions to text status updates. The feature was previously limited to photos and videos, and now works the same way when sharing text updates. As with the main version, the mention is private, and only the tagged contact receives a notification.

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ANDROID IOS

Jun 24, 2026

WhatsApp now pauses before you message unknown numbers

WhatsApp users on Android and iOS can now see a warning even before they open a chat with a stranger. It shows the country where the phone number is registered, and if you have any groups in common. It's a small pause, but it's exactly what scammers don't want you to have.

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ANDROID IOS

Jun 24, 2026

WhatsApp protects users from a common device-linking scam

A security feature on WhatsApp for iOS and Android makes it harder for scammers to trick people into giving away access. Scammers don't need your password, as they just need you to enter a code yourself or confirm something. WhatsApp steps in right before that code grants them access.

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IOS

Jun 23, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out Liquid Glass for the chat interface on iOS

WhatsApp is introducing the Liquid Glass design to the chat interface on iOS, completing a redesign that started months ago. The chat bar now floats above the conversation with a translucent, glass-like look, and the navigation bar has turned transparent too. This finally brings the chat screen up to date with WhatsApp's new design.

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ANDROID IOS

Jun 22, 2026

Will Cathcart steps down as head of WhatsApp after 7 years

After nearly seven years leading WhatsApp, Will Cathcart is moving to a new role within Meta. CRED founder Kunal Shah will take over as the platform's next leader. The transition marks one of the biggest leadership changes WhatsApp has seen since Cathcart took over in 2018.

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ANDROID IOS

Jun 22, 2026

How to check if you're blocked on WhatsApp using encryption

Users on WhatsApp for Android and iOS have a reliable way to check if someone blocked them in a chat. It involves a feature most people overlook: encryption verification. It's also more discreet than sending a message, since the other person never knows you checked.

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ANDROID IOS NEWS

Jun 21, 2026

WhatsApp introduces a redesigned About section for Android

WhatsApp is introducing a redesigned section to manage your About on the Android app. The update makes it simpler for users to view how others see their about and privacy control over who can see it.

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IOS

Jun 20, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out a new message animation on iOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a new message animation for the iOS beta version, replacing the one removed some time ago. Instead of just appearing, the message bubble now fades in while slightly scaling up as it settles into the conversation. For the first time, users will also be able to turn this animation off from the Chats settings.

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