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IOS

WhatsApp may expand payments to more countries

WhatsApp is developing a new Payments section on iOS, and this may indicate plans to expand the feature beyond its current markets. The update will allow users to pay their contacts and save some payment settings. Nothing is confirmed at this stage, and WhatsApp has not shared any official plans about where payments might expand next.
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WhatsApp introduces media previews in the chat list

WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that makes it easier for users to recognize the latest media file shared in a chat. With this functionality, WhatsApp shows a small thumbnail directly in the chat list. The update helps users quickly identify photos, videos, and stickers without opening the conversation.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing a new feature to schedule channel updates

WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let channel admins schedule their updates on Android. Channel admins will be able to choose a specific date and time to publish the update automatically. The feature builds on the scheduled messages functionality that WhatsApp is also developing for chats and groups.
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IOS

WhatsApp is testing new Liquid Glass updates on iOS

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.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is rolling out media previews in the chat list

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that makes it easier for users to recognize the latest message on Android. The app shows a small thumbnail next to the label for photos, videos, and stickers when they are the latest message shared in the conversation. This gives users a quick preview of the content without opening the conversation.
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IOS

WhatsApp introduces pinned message notifications on iOS

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.
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