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 10 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about the ability to view profile icons within group chats, a feature released on WhatsApp beta for Android!

After the official launch of WhatsApp Communities, WhatsApp keeps working on improving the feature by introducing new features and general improvements. This week, WhatsApp is rolling out new updates for communities, available for some beta testers that install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new shortcut for businesses that allows them to advertise their status updates on Facebook and Instagram. The shortcut definitely encourages businesses to consider advertising their status updates in order to reach a wider audience and it is currently available for some users who have installed the latest business versions of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android.