Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

IOS

WhatsApp introduces Liquid Glass design for the message menu

WhatsApp is rolling out new updates for the chat interface on iOS, making the reaction tray and context menu compatible with Liquid Glass. This feature allows users to experiment with a more complete experience with Liquid Glass. This is another step toward completing the transition to Liquid Glass before iOS 27 becomes available.
ANDROID

WhatsApp is rolling out notifications for draft messages

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that shows a notification when users leave a message unfinished in a chat. The reminder appears in the notification panel, and it lets users open the chat where they left off. This makes it harder to forget a draft, even after the user switches to another app.
IOS

WhatsApp launches AI content label for channels on iOS

WhatsApp is gradually rolling out a new label to easily mark AI-generated media in channels. Once added, the label is visible to every follower who opens the channel. In some countries, channel admins are legally required to add it whenever they share AI-generated media.
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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat theme update for iOS

WhatsApp is introducing five new categories for chat themes to iOS users, and one of these lets them choose animated wallpapers. WhatsApp also selects the bubble color automatically for every theme to keep the text readable and the interface accessible. The update makes the conversation screen more personal by giving users more control over how their chats look.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing Scam Alert as a limited beta feature

WhatsApp is gradually introducing a feature that helps users detect potential scam messages from unknown contacts. The functionality relies on a machine learning model, so messages never leave the device. Since WhatsApp detects scam messages on the device, the feature is fully compatible with end-to-end encryption.