Category: ANDROID

WhatsApp launched an official chat where users can receive the latest information about the app, including updates and tips on how to use it. The chat is marked with a green badge, providing users with a way to verify that the account is legitimate. This week, some random people on WhatsApp for iOS and Android received the first message from the official chat, informing them about disappearing messages!

WhatsApp has announced new features for groups, including enhanced controls for group admins to manage privacy and a feature that makes it easier to identify groups that users share with their contacts. These features are available on both Android and iOS and are gradually rolling out to users over the coming weeks.

If you missed our stories this week about the latest updates to WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and Desktop, this is a good time to catch up thanks to our summary. Among the 10 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about the ability to view profile icons within group chats, a feature released on WhatsApp beta for Android!

After the official launch of WhatsApp Communities, WhatsApp keeps working on improving the feature by introducing new features and general improvements. This week, WhatsApp is rolling out new updates for communities, available for some beta testers that install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android.