Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

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.

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let premium subscribers customize the reaction tray with their preferred emoji. At the moment, there reaction tray is the same for everyone, and there is no way to customize it right now. This feature would give subscribers a dedicated screen to build their own reaction set in the future.

WhatsApp will finally bring a new set of chat themes to iPhone in a future update. Animated wallpapers will be part of the project, making this one of the more expressive chat themes available. The app will automatically set the bubble color for every theme to keep the interface cohesive and clear.

WhatsApp is working on a feature that shares a welcome message in group chats. This feature will allow admins to automatically send a message to new members when they join. Group admins will be able to customize the message, and only the new member can see it.

WhatsApp will add a new button to enter message search mode without leaving the conversation. The button will appear at the bottom of the screen when users scroll up through the chat. This will make searching for a specific message faster than it is today.

WhatsApp is introducing a new section to set up parental controls, making it easier for parents to discover the feature. Parents can follow the setup step by step directly from this section. When the child turns 18, WhatsApp automatically removes the parental controls and unlocks the features that were previously restricted.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new alert to inform users that the channel they just followed is muted, the same available on Android. It appears right after users follow a channel, when their attention is still on it. Users who want to receive notifications can enable them immediately, and those who prefer to keep things quiet can simply move on.