Category: IOS

This week, WhatsApp started developing a username reservation system, a new feature under development that will let users secure their preferred usernames in advance. This system will help users plan ahead and ensures a fair chance for everyone to claim their desired usernames in the future.

WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh batch of features designed to make messaging more dynamic, creative, and convenient. The latest updates introduce support for Live Photos, AI-powered chat themes, unique video call backgrounds, improved group search, and document scanning on Android, giving users more ways to connect and express themselves.

This week, WhatsApp introduced a resharing control for status updates, a new feature that lets users decide whether their updates can be shared by others. This system helps users manage their content's visibility and ensures their privacy preferences are respected.

WhatsApp is rolling out on-device message translations for Android and iPhone, allowing users to communicate across languages without compromising privacy. Android users download language packs for translations, while iPhone relies on Apple’s system, with more languages coming soon.