Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that lets channel admins create a dedicated profile. The channel profile includes a custom name, photo, and it is visible on their updates. Followers who see an update will know the channel profile who posted it, but other information remain private.

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.

WhatsApp is introducing animated emoji reactions on Android, making the messaging experience more expressive than before. This feature brings animation to some emoji when users react to a message. Users who prefer static emoji can disable the animation from the app settings.

WhatsApp is working on a new AI-powered feature to expand photos to the 9:16 format on Android. Meta AI will expand the photo by generating content around the edges. The feature will be available directly in the drawing editor screen, making it part of the same editing workflow users already know.

WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets the poll creator decide whether other group members can add new options. The feature will give poll creators more control over how the poll evolves after they share it. At the moment, the options in a poll are fixed once the creator sends it.

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.