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Sep 29, 2026

WhatsApp is testing channels in the Chats tab on Android

WhatsApp will bring channels to the Chats tab, making it easier for users to switch between their conversations and channels. Users who already follow channels will see a prompt to decide where they should see them. WhatsApp will also remove the Updates tab once it completes this transition.

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ANDROID IOS

Sep 28, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out Channel Status to more channels

WhatsApp is expanding status updates to more channels and users on Android and iOS. With this feature, channel admins can share temporary photo and video updates that disappear after 24 hours. Followers can like the channel status update and reshare it to their own status.

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ANDROID IOS NEWS

Sep 27, 2026

WhatsApp is working on birthday reminders for contacts

WhatsApp is developing new features to help users track their contacts' birthdays. The app will show birthday reminders in the new Contacts tab and in the contact info screen. WhatsApp extracts the birthday date directly from the phone's address book, making it possible for the app to show it automatically.

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IOS

Sep 26, 2026

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

Sep 25, 2026

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

Sep 24, 2026

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

Sep 23, 2026

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

Sep 23, 2026

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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IOS

Sep 22, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out chats with third-party agents on iOS

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users create chats with third-party agents on iOS. The update allows users to connect their own agents and interact with them right within the app. Users can create up to five agents on their account.

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ANDROID IOS

Sep 22, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out access to Instagram and Facebook media

WhatsApp introduces a feature that lets users share stories, posts, and reels from their Instagram and Facebook accounts. Users will have to link their WhatsApp account to Accounts Center to use this feature. This functionality is available for both chats and status updates.

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