Author: WABetaInfo

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.

Jul 04, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out the green dot for online contacts on iOS

The latest WhatsApp beta version from TestFlight introduces a small green dot to identify online contacts. The dot appears in the chat info screen when a contact is active and disappears the moment they leave the app. To respect privacy settings, WhatsApp only shows the green dot for contacts who share their online status.

Jul 03, 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new setup screen for Android tablets

WhatsApp is introducing a new interface where users can quickly choose whether to use their Android tablet as the primary device or link it as a secondary one. The feature makes it faster for users to switch their primary device directly from the setup screen. Users can still choose to link the tablet as a […]

Jul 03, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out primary device support for iPad

WhatsApp is bringing the iPad app closer to the mobile experience with the latest update. For the first time, users can register their WhatsApp account directly on iPad, making it their primary device. Those users who prefer the companion mode can still use it exactly as before.

ANDROID IOS

Jul 02, 2026

WhatsApp migrates users to GIPHY as Tenor shuts down its API

Tenor officially shut down its GIF API, and WhatsApp is rolling out its replacement to avoid interruptions on Android and iOS. Now, WhatsApp is migrating Tenor users to GIPHY. Nothing about this change is visible to users, and WhatsApp has not shared any announcement about the deprecated provider.

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Jul 01, 2026

WhatsApp shares new username updates with business partners

After opening username reservations to users on Android and iOS, WhatsApp is finally extending the same option to its Cloud API business partners. WhatsApp shared this update directly with its partners in a new communication. The full username feature is rolling out over the coming weeks.