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Sep 7, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out longer music clips for status updates

WhatsApp is bringing longer music clips to status updates on both Android and iOS. The update allows users to choose exactly how long the music plays, up to 30 seconds. The clip duration picker appears directly in the music editor, making it easier for users to adjust the length before sharing the status.

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Sep 6, 2026

WhatsApp launches message menu compatible with Liquid Glass

WhatsApp is finally making the reaction tray and the context menu compatible with Liquid Glass on iOS. Both now feature the same translucent appearance already visible in the chat bar. With this update, WhatsApp is refreshing the design to make every element of the message menu feel consistent with the chat screen.

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ANDROID

Sep 5, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out support for up to 4 pinned messages

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users pin more than three messages in their chats and groups. Users who rely on pinned messages now have one more slot available. This feature is helpful for anyone who regularly pins multiple messages in their conversations.

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ANDROID

Sep 4, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out chats with third-party agents

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users create a chat with their third-party agents. After adding and configuring an agent, users can chat with it right within the app. WhatsApp is currently testing this feature with a very limited number of users in select countries.

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ANDROID

Sep 2, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out notifications for draft messages

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that shows a notification when users leave a message unfinished in a chat. The reminder appears in the notification panel, and it lets users open the chat where they left off. This makes it harder to forget a draft, even after the user switches to another app.

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ANDROID WEB

Sep 1, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a safety warning for unofficial Web clients

WhatsApp is testing a new warning for Android users that appears when they connect their account through an unofficial WhatsApp Web client. It shows up in the Linked devices screen and asks users to switch to the official WhatsApp Web. This will make it easier for users to know when they are not using the official client.

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ANDROID

Aug 31, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out AI content label for channels on Android

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that makes it easier for channel admins to disclose when they use AI to generate their media. The label lets followers know that the media was created or edited using an AI tool. In some countries, this label is not optional, but it is a legal requirement now.

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ANDROID IOS NEWS

Aug 30, 2026

WhatsApp introduces new security updates for iOS and Android

WhatsApp has announced three important security updates for iOS and Android. The set includes upgrades for two-step verification, which now requires a password. Android users can get more context about unknown calls, and all users can now add more than one passkey to log into their accounts.

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ANDROID

Aug 29, 2026

WhatsApp is building a smart chat list for mentions and replies

WhatsApp is working on a smart filter that lists chats where someone mentioned the user or replied to one of their messages. Users will find the new filter in the chat list on Android, and its name is "To You". The feature will make it easier for users to find the conversations where someone interacted with them.

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ANDROID

Aug 27, 2026

WhatsApp is testing Scam Alert as a limited beta feature

WhatsApp is gradually introducing a feature that helps users detect potential scam messages from unknown contacts. The functionality relies on a machine learning model, so messages never leave the device. Since WhatsApp detects scam messages on the device, the feature is fully compatible with end-to-end encryption.

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Category: ANDROID

WhatsApp is rolling out longer music clips for status updates

WhatsApp launches message menu compatible with Liquid Glass

WhatsApp is rolling out support for up to 4 pinned messages

WhatsApp is rolling out chats with third-party agents

WhatsApp is rolling out notifications for draft messages

WhatsApp is testing a safety warning for unofficial Web clients

WhatsApp is rolling out AI content label for channels on Android

WhatsApp introduces new security updates for iOS and Android

WhatsApp is building a smart chat list for mentions and replies

WhatsApp is testing Scam Alert as a limited beta feature

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