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Nov 9, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out a new Contacts tab on Android beta

WhatsApp is finally introducing a new tab to see online contacts from the bottom navigation bar on Android. The new tab allows users to manage their contacts, sort them, and start a new conversation. WhatsApp is replacing the Communities tab with the new Contacts tab in this initial phase.

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Nov 8, 2026

WhatsApp introduces smart message text actions for chats

WhatsApp now detects phone numbers, dates, addresses, and email addresses in messages to suggest quick shortcuts automatically. When the app recognizes one of these formats, it marks the text with a dotted underline so users know that an action is available. Users can tap it to see what they can do or leave it to continue the conversation.

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ANDROID

Nov 7, 2026

WhatsApp is testing new phone number privacy for usernames

WhatsApp is working on new privacy settings to let users choose who can see their phone number when they have a username on Android. Usernames hide the phone number from people who do not have it saved by default. With this feature, users will be able to change this by deciding who can see their number.

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ANDROID

Nov 6, 2026

WhatsApp is testing original quality media sharing on Android

WhatsApp is working on a more native feature that will let users send photos and videos in their original quality. Users will be able to decide the quality from the drawing editor. This feature will only be available to users who subscribe to WhatsApp Plus.

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ANDROID

Nov 5, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a contextual chat preview for Android

WhatsApp is finally working on a new feature that will let users preview a chat without opening it. With this feature, users will be able to read the latest messages in the preview without opening the chat. The iOS app already offers this experience, and WhatsApp will bring the same functionality to Android users.

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IOS

Nov 5, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to expand images on iOS

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users expand photos in their chats and status updates. The feature relies on Meta AI to generate an expanded version of the image in the 9:16 format. Users can find this AI-powered tool in the drawing editor before sharing the image.

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ANDROID

Nov 5, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out AI photo expansion on Android

WhatsApp is improving the drawing editor by adding a feature that lets users expand their photos. The update allows users to expand any photo to the 9:16 format with a single tap. The feature is compatible with both chats and status updates.

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ANDROID

Nov 4, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out chats powered by Meta AI on Android

WhatsApp is making it easier for users to organize their threads with Meta AI by introducing separate conversations in the chat list. Users can choose a name and a custom profile photo for their AI-powered chats. It is possible to access conversations with Meta AI by selecting a new filter in the Chats tab.

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ANDROID IOS

Nov 3, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out media suggestions on Android and iOS

With the latest updates, WhatsApp is making it faster for users to share recent photos and videos in their chats. When users open a conversation, WhatsApp can suggest the most recent media from their gallery. Users can manage this feature from the app settings, and it is compatible with both Android and iOS.

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ANDROID IOS

Nov 2, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out message text actions on Android and iOS

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that automatically detects phone numbers, dates, addresses, and email addresses. When WhatsApp detects them in a message, the app shows a dotted underline below the text to suggest some shortcuts. Users can tap the shortcut to see what they can do with it or keep chatting.

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