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Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

ANDROID

WhatsApp introduces a new hub to create and manage events

WhatsApp is rolling out a new page for events, making it simpler for users to create, manage, and review them. Users can open the hub directly from the app settings, where WhatsApp shows a new entry with a badge to make it easy to notice. Users can invite anyone to an event, even people who are not on WhatsApp.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing a new Restricted Chat feature on Android

WhatsApp is working on an upgrade to Advanced Chat Privacy with a new name to avoid confusion. It will limit certain chats to the user's primary mobile device, making it harder to access them through linked devices. The feature will also keep all the protections that Advanced Chat Privacy already offers.
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IOS

WhatsApp is widely rolling out the full Liquid Glass experience

WhatsApp is finally bringing the full Liquid Glass experience to the chat screen for more iOS users. The update introduces a consistent design to the chat bar, navigation bar, message menu, and message bubbles. For many users who do not have the full Liquid Glass interface yet, this update lets them experience it for the first time.
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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned navigation interface for iPad

WhatsApp is bringing the same sidebar from the Mac app to iPad, making it easier for users to navigate the interface on a larger screen. The sidebar is visible by default, but users can hide it at any time to give more space to the conversation. This update is also compatible with the Liquid Glass design language.
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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out media thumbnail previews in the chat list

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that brings media thumbnail previews to the chat list on iOS. The feature allows users to see a small preview of the latest photo, video, or sticker shared in a conversation. The thumbnail appears next to the media label, so users can see what the recipient shared without opening the chat.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp ends support for older Android versions today

Starting today, WhatsApp no longer works on devices with Android 5.0 or 5.1. Users on those versions cannot use the app until they upgrade their Android device to a supported version. The minimum requirement is now Android 6.0, and this applies to both WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business.
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WEB

WhatsApp is testing guest calls for people without an account

WhatsApp will extend the call link feature to let people call others even if they do not have an account. Users will be able to join through a secure web link, and they do not need to install the app or create a new account. WhatsApp will let the host approve every guest before they can join the call.
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