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Jul 16, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out microphone mode controls for iOS calls

WhatsApp is introducing a new option that lets users control Apple's mic mode from the call interface. Users could already manage this feature from the Control Center since iOS 15. But now, WhatsApp is now adding it to the call screen to make it easier for users to find it.

Jul 15, 2026

WhatsApp refines its home screen widget for voice messages

WhatsApp has made enough progress on the voice message widget that we can now share a look at the recording screen. The interface will include new controls to pause, resume, and discard the recording before sending it. Once the recording is ready, users will be able to open the contact picker to choose who to […]

Jul 14, 2026

WhatsApp is developing its backup cloud provider for iOS

WhatsApp is testing a first-party cloud backup provider where backups are encrypted by default. This feature will give users an alternative to iCloud for storing their WhatsApp backups. The update will make end-to-end encryption mandatory for backups stored on WhatsApp's servers.

Jul 13, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out multi-account for the Android business app

WhatsApp Business beta for Android finally supports a second account on the same device. Users who manage two different business numbers no longer need a second phone to use them. Users can use and switch between their accounts at any time, making it easier to manage their conversations separately.

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Jul 12, 2026

WhatsApp is developing a feature for birthday reminders

WhatsApp is working on a birthday reminder feature that notifies users when a contact's birthday is coming up. It will introduce a dedicated section where all upcoming birthdays appear in one place. The update will use the birthday information already saved in the user's phone address book.

Jul 11, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a feature to pin channel updates on iOS

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let channel admins pin a specific update at the top of the interface. The pinned update lasts up to 30 days before WhatsApp removes it automatically. Followers will be able to find it at any time, regardless of how many new updates the admin shared after […]

Jul 10, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out notifications for pinned messages

When someone pins a message in a chat or group, everyone else finds out only when they open the conversation. WhatsApp is now changing that with a dedicated notification that appears as soon as someone pins a message. The notification shows the content of the pinned message directly, so users know what it says without […]

Jul 09, 2026

WhatsApp is testing birthday notifications for contacts on Android

WhatsApp is developing a new section that shows when a contact's birthday is coming up. The update will make it easier for users to keep track of their contacts' birthdays directly from WhatsApp. When it is someone's birthday, users may receive a notification directly within the app.

Jul 08, 2026

WhatsApp launches new features to manage chats on Wear OS

WhatsApp is rolling out new features that make it easier for users to manage their conversations on Wear OS. Users can now start new chats, mark them as read or unread, pin, archive, and mute them directly from the watch. With this update, users no longer need their phone for any of these actions.

Jul 07, 2026

WhatsApp is updating the group chat info interface on iOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface for the group chat info screen on iOS. The update introduces two new sections and three tabs that organize members, media, and settings. The new interface makes it easier to find what you need without scrolling through the group info screen.

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Jul 06, 2026

Channel admins can now label paid partnerships on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is rolling out a paid partnership label for channel admins on Android and iOS. The label lets admins mark their updates as sponsored content, so followers know when a channel update is part of a commercial deal. Other platforms like X already introduced a similar label earlier this year.

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Jul 05, 2026

WhatsApp launches username reservation update

WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to reserve a username before the full feature becomes available. Users can claim their preferred handle directly from the app settings. The update makes it easier to secure a name before someone else takes it.