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ANDROID

WhatsApp is rolling out group creation from poll results

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users create groups based on a specific poll option. When at least two group members vote for the same option, WhatsApp allows users to create a new group from the poll details screen. WhatsApp will automatically add who voted to the new group.
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IOS

WhatsApp is testing birthday dates in the contact info screen

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will display birthdays in the chat info screen. This feature will make it easier for users to check a contact's birthday without opening the calendar app. WhatsApp will show the information from the phone's address book, and the app updates it automatically when users edit a contact.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp tests a redesigned bottom navigation bar on Android

WhatsApp is finally working on a refreshed bottom navigation bar for the Android app. The new design will introduce a floating bar with rounded corners to give the interface a modern appearance. It looks similar to the tab bar available on WhatsApp for iOS, but its design may change and evolve as development continues.
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IOS

WhatsApp is testing birthday reminders for your contacts

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that shows birthday reminders in the Contacts tab. The update reads birthday dates from the phone's address book to display the information next to the contact. Users who already have birthdays saved in their contacts app will see the reminder automatically.
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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out custom emoji reactions on iOS

WhatsApp is bringing custom emoji reactions for premium subscribers to the iOS app. Users can now replace the six default emojis in the reaction tray with any emoji they want. They can update the reaction tray directly from the app settings and from the emoji keyboard.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp Plus gets custom emoji reactions on Android

WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to customize the reaction tray on Android. The feature allows premium subscribers to replace the six default emoji in the reaction tray with others they prefer. Non-subscribers can see the feature, but they will have to subscribe to WhatsApp Plus to use it.
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