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Jul 27, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out private view counts for channel admins

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature on iOS and Android that lets channel admins see how many people viewed their updates. This information appears directly within the message bubble, and it is visible only to the admin. This gives admins useful insight into how their updates perform, making it easier to tailor new strategies.

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Jul 26, 2026

WhatsApp brings modern design to message bubbles on iOS

If you ever felt that WhatsApp chats looked a bit dated on iPhone, this update is for you. WhatsApp is bringing a new design with rounder corners to message bubbles, and photos and videos no longer sit within a visible frame. Both changes make the conversation screen feel noticeably lighter.

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ANDROID

Jul 25, 2026

WhatsApp adds parental controls to the Android settings screen

WhatsApp is introducing a dedicated section to make parental controls easier to find. The new entry point is now visible directly within the settings screen, where parents can find it right away. This makes a feature that was already available much easier to discover and set up.

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IOS

Jul 24, 2026

WhatsApp launches a new design for message bubbles on iOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a new design for message bubbles on iOS, making the chat interface softer and more modern. Message bubbles are rounder than before, and shared media files appear without the traditional borders. The update joins the Liquid Glass changes that already refreshed the chat interface last month.

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ANDROID

Jul 23, 2026

WhatsApp may upgrade two-step verification with a password

WhatsApp plans to replace the current PIN used for two-step verification with an account password. This change would make the verification process more robust, since a password can include both letters and numbers. The update targets a security layer that WhatsApp never updated since its introduction.

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ANDROID IOS

Jul 22, 2026

WhatsApp shares new updates for iPad, CarPlay, Music, and PDF

WhatsApp is announcing new updates that bring the app closer to how people use their devices. The updates cover iPad signup, a refreshed car experience, PDF support, and music sharing to Status. These features make WhatsApp more useful where it did not work as well before.

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ANDROID

Jul 22, 2026

WhatsApp is testing custom emoji reactions on Android

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users replace default emojis in the reaction tray. Instead of the six emoji that WhatsApp picks, users will be able to choose the ones that better fit how they communicate. WhatsApp plans to include it in the second set of features for WhatsApp Plus.

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ANDROID IOS

Jul 21, 2026

WhatsApp officially announces usernames as a major update

WhatsApp is now promoting usernames with a dedicated banner on the App Store and Google Play. This is the first time that WhatsApp features usernames as a major update directly on the stores. This may indicate that a wider release is finally getting closer, although WhatsApp says the feature will become available to everyone over the coming months.

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ANDROID IOS

Jul 20, 2026

WhatsApp celebrates the World Cup final with status animations

WhatsApp is adding a special animation to status updates on iOS and Android to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026. The feature shows footballs on the interface when someone likes an update. The animation is temporary and will disappear once the tournament ends.

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ANDROID IOS NEWS

Jul 19, 2026

WhatsApp rolls out full username feature and multi-account

Some users can explore two major features this week. Specifically, WhatsApp is bringing multi-account to the business app, making it easier for users to manage two separate profiles. In addition, a limited number of users can now communicate with new people and businesses by username.

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