WABetaInfo

Jan 11, 2026

WhatsApp Is Developing Secondary Accounts for Parental Control and Interaction Limits

WhatsApp is developing secondary accounts that allow parents to manage a linked account for younger users. These accounts limit messaging and calling to contacts by default, let parents review privacy settings, and share activity updates without exposing message content.

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IOS

Jan 10, 2026

WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.1.10.71: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 26.1.10.71. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that introduces cover photos for personal profiles, and it will be available in a future update!

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IOS

Jan 9, 2026

WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.1.10.70: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 26.1.10.70. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that brings the username functionality to chats, and it will be available in a future update!

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ANDROID

Jan 8, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.1.32: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.1.32. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that brings the username functionality to chats, and it will be available in a future update!

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ANDROID IOS

Jan 7, 2026

WhatsApp is Rolling Out Member Tags for Group Chats, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders

WhatsApp is rolling out new features to make chats more organized and engaging. The update introduces member tags for group chats, customizable text stickers, and event reminders to help users express themselves and manage activities more efficiently.

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ANDROID

Jan 7, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.1.30: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.1.30. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on primary controls to help parents manage secondary accounts with limited features, and it will be available in a future update!

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ANDROID

Jan 6, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.1.28: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.1.28. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to share their chat history with new group members, and it's available to some beta testers!

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WEB

Jan 5, 2026

WhatsApp is working on additional disappearing message timer options on Web

WhatsApp is developing new disappearing message timer options for the web client that will allow users to choose shorter expiration durations. This update aims to improve flexibility and message control on WhatsApp Web, while ensuring that temporary conversations remain easy to manage and aligned with privacy needs.

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ANDROID IOS WEB

Jan 4, 2026

WhatsApp Introduces Custom Text Stickers and Faster Sticker Searches on Android

This week, WhatsApp is testing a new sticker search experience that gives some users faster ways to find and use stickers. The update introduces quick filters inside the sticker keyboard and special preset stickers, which dynamically turn typed words into instant stickers.

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ANDROID

Jan 3, 2026

WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.1.18: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.1.18. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to filter stickers and create custom text stickers, and it's available to some beta testers!

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