Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

Starting September 8, 2026, WhatsApp will drop support for versions older than Android 6. Users will still be able to access WhatsApp as long as they are on the latest supported version of the app and running Android 6 or newer.

WhatsApp is working on notification bubbles to improve how conversations appear on Android in the future. This feature is designed to make messaging more accessible, faster, and better integrated into the system.

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.16.7. What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users quickly create and copy stickers from images, and it's available to some beta testers!

WhatsApp is exploring a feature that will offer Android users more control over the messages they receive from business accounts. The update will introduce new shortcuts that allow users to limit messages from business accounts directly within the chat interface.

WhatsApp introduces an optional plan called WhatsApp Plus that offers new features for users who want a more personalized messaging experience. The update aims to expand the capabilities of the app while keeping its core functionality still accessible for everyone.