Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

Users who linked their WhatsApp account to Accounts Center can easily share Instagram Reels from the chat attachment menu. WhatsApp is adding a dedicated shortcut to open a section where they can find their recent, saved, and liked Reels. This update makes it easier for users to notice that they can share Reels from the chat interface.

WhatsApp will make the bottom navigation bar smarter by changing its size based on the scroll direction. This design keeps the content clean while users scroll through their chats. This is another update that makes the bottom navigation bar more modern.

WhatsApp is working on improving the silence unknown callers feature with new tools. Specifically, users will be able to decide whether the app should ask the caller why they are calling. The recipient will read its private transcript before deciding whether to answer.

After testing a redesigned bottom navigation bar, WhatsApp is now working on a new look for the chat bar on Android. With the tweaked layout, WhatsApp will move the send button into the bar and the text input at the top. WhatsApp is currently testing two different designs before deciding which one to release.

WhatsApp continues to work on the new bottom navigation bar for Android by focusing on the tab design. WhatsApp plans to update its selection style from a pill shape to a circular indicator. This will make the selected tab look more refined and consistent with the updated bottom navigation bar.

WhatsApp is bringing a new feature to the premium plan that lets subscribers decide when they want to receive notifications from specific chat lists. Users can set allowed times for a list, and WhatsApp will automatically mute or hide its chats outside of those hours. This allows premium subscribers to create rules to manage their conversations.