Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

WEB

WhatsApp is rolling out group voice and video calls on the Web

WhatsApp is finally expanding voice and video calling to group chats on the web, making it easier for users to start calls directly from their browser. The update builds on the individual calling support that rolled out earlier this year. The feature allows beta testers to experiment with group voice and video calls on the web for the first time.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp launches a redesigned message menu on Android

After three years, WhatsApp is finally rolling out a feature that brings a redesigned message menu to the Android beta app. The update replaces the old message menu with a more modern design that enhances the interface. The new message menu makes the experience on WhatsApp for Android feel closer to what iPhone users have had for years.
IOS

WhatsApp is testing scheduled messages for chats and groups

Timing your messages just right is about to get a lot easier in your conversations. WhatsApp is working on a scheduled messages feature for iPhone that will let you compose a message and deliver it later, at a date and time of your choice. The feature will work in both chats and groups, and it comes with a dedicated section to manage and delete scheduled messages before they are sent.
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ANDROIDIOS

WhatsApp catches NSO Group violating court order

The US government has blacklisted NSO Group for actions contrary to national security, but the spyware firm continued to target WhatsApp users in direct violation of the order. WhatsApp has detected and disrupted these attempts. WhatsApp is now asking the court to hold NSO in contempt.