WABetaInfo

Nov 5, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a contextual chat preview for Android

WhatsApp is finally working on a new feature that will let users preview a chat without opening it. With this feature, users will be able to read the latest messages in the preview without opening the chat. The iOS app already offers this experience, and WhatsApp will bring the same functionality to Android users.

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IOS

Nov 5, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to expand images on iOS

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users expand photos in their chats and status updates. The feature relies on Meta AI to generate an expanded version of the image in the 9:16 format. Users can find this AI-powered tool in the drawing editor before sharing the image.

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ANDROID

Nov 5, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out AI photo expansion on Android

WhatsApp is improving the drawing editor by adding a feature that lets users expand their photos. The update allows users to expand any photo to the 9:16 format with a single tap. The feature is compatible with both chats and status updates.

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ANDROID

Nov 4, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out chats powered by Meta AI on Android

WhatsApp is making it easier for users to organize their threads with Meta AI by introducing separate conversations in the chat list. Users can choose a name and a custom profile photo for their AI-powered chats. It is possible to access conversations with Meta AI by selecting a new filter in the Chats tab.

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ANDROID IOS

Nov 3, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out media suggestions on Android and iOS

With the latest updates, WhatsApp is making it faster for users to share recent photos and videos in their chats. When users open a conversation, WhatsApp can suggest the most recent media from their gallery. Users can manage this feature from the app settings, and it is compatible with both Android and iOS.

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ANDROID IOS

Nov 2, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out message text actions on Android and iOS

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that automatically detects phone numbers, dates, addresses, and email addresses. When WhatsApp detects them in a message, the app shows a dotted underline below the text to suggest some shortcuts. Users can tap the shortcut to see what they can do with it or keep chatting.

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ANDROID IOS NEWS

Nov 1, 2026

WhatsApp is working on a refreshed settings interface on Android

WhatsApp is developing an update that will refresh the design of the settings page on Android. The new style will group options into rounded sections, making the layout more modern. In a future update, WhatsApp will adopt the Material Design 3 Expressive segmented list pattern for the settings interface.

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IOS

Oct 31, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out profile cover photos on iOS beta

WhatsApp is bringing the ability to choose a cover photo to the iOS app. The feature allows users to add a landscape image at the top of their profile. Users can choose a cover photo using the camera, an image from the library, or use Meta AI to create a new one.

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ANDROID

Oct 30, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out profile cover photos on Android beta

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users personalize their profile with a landscape image. The cover photo appears at the top of the app settings, profile page, and the chat info screen when other users open the conversation. Users can control who can see their cover photo from their privacy settings.

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ANDROID IOS

Oct 29, 2026

WhatsApp launches four updates to help users catch up in groups

WhatsApp is widely rolling out four new features to make it easier for users to follow group chats. With the latest update, WhatsApp is introducing enhancements for pinned messages, message history, and the ability to share status updates in groups. Users can also filter their chats to find where others mentioned them.

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