WhatsApp announces account security features with new device verification and automatic security codes
WhatsApp has announced new security features to provide users with additional privacy and security. The new features include Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes, which help users prevent unauthorized access to accounts and protect against mobile device malware.
WhatsApp for iOS 23.6.74: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 23.6.74. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out new features for group chats to everyone!
WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.7.0.77: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.7.0.77. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.7.77 and the TestFlight build is 23.7.0 (463543995). What's new in this update? WhatsApp keeps working on the ability to send video messages, available in a future update of the app!
WhatsApp launches secure payment feature for small businesses in Brazil
WhatsApp has introduced a payment feature in Brazil that allows users to pay for goods and services directly within a WhatsApp chat. The new feature supports Mastercard and Visa debit, credit, and pre-paid cards issued by participating banks and it is rolling out to users that install the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store and the Google Play Store.
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WhatsApp is releasing a tweaked interface for the sidebar on the native macOS app
WhatsApp has updated its native desktop app for macOS with a revamped app sidebar featuring icons instead of labels. The new sidebar is more intuitive and matches the macOS interface, while also saving space and reducing clutter. The feature is currently available for some beta testers and will be rolling out to more users soon.
WhatsApp news of the week: bottom navigation bar, locked chats, and channels
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 9 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about the bottom navigation bar, a new UI redesign planned to be released in a future update of WhatsApp for Android!
WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.7.0.75: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.7.0.75. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.7.75 and the TestFlight build is 23.7.0 (462913190). What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on an optional feature that allows users to share their status updates to Facebook Stories without leaving WhatsApp, available in a future update of the app!
WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.7.0.74: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.7.0.74. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.7.74 and the TestFlight build is 23.7.0 (462663123). What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on bringing a new design to various sections of the app, which will be available in a future update!
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WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.7.0.72: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.7.0.72. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.7.72 and the TestFlight build is 23.7.0 (462291980). What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to keep messages from disappearing, available for some beta testers!
WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.7.0.71: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.7.0.71. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.7.71 and the TestFlight build is 23.7.0 (461521217). What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on 15 additional durations for disappearing messages, available in a future update of the app!