WhatsApp beta for Android allows users to verify their Instagram profile links

This week, WhatsApp beta for Android introduced the ability for users to link verified Instagram accounts, displaying an official icon and handle to confirm authenticity. The feature helps prevent impersonation and builds trust by clearly highlighting verified Instagram links on profiles.

This weekly roundup brings together all the latest WhatsApp beta updates from the past week, giving you a single place to catch up on everything you might have missed. Whether you follow our updates closely or only check in occasionally, this summary ensures you stay informed about new features, improvements, and fixes. In this post, we cover all the latest WhatsApp beta updates, with the new option to link Instagram profiles standing out as a key feature, allowing users to verify their accounts and display an official icon alongside their handle. Stay in the loop and see what's new in WhatsApp before the next updates are available.

1. With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.22.10.77 update, some beta testers can explore a redesigned forwarding process that separates single-message forwarding from multi-message selection. Now, tapping "Forward" immediately opens the contact list for quick single-message sharing, while a new "Select multiple" option allows choosing several messages for forwarding or bulk deletion. A banner in the contact list explains the updated workflow, guiding users on when to use the multi-selection option.
2. After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.17 update, some beta testers can see their most recently used reaction emojis when responding to statuses. The recent emoji list updates dynamically, reflecting each person's changing habits and ensuring consistency between chat reactions and status reactions. This personalization speeds up interactions and it encourages more expressive engagement with status updates.
3. In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.22.10.75 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned reaction panel for some beta testers. This interface now includes a grid layout in channels that displays four emojis per row along with their reaction counts. This replaces the old vertical list, reducing scrolling, improving readability, and making the interface cleaner and more visually appealing. In chats and groups, the vertical list remains but gains refreshed tab buttons styled like the channels panel for a more cohesive design.
4. Following the release of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.19 update, some beta testers can verify their own Instagram accounts through the Accounts Center, ensuring that others see that the linked profile belongs to them. Once verified, the Instagram icon and handle will appear directly on their WhatsApp profile. This adds trust and credibility, as other people can immediately recognize that the Instagram account really belongs to the user, rather than being a random or potentially fake link. Profile link verification is optional, and users can still add unverified links if they do not want to add their WhatsApp account to the Accounts Center.

5. With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.21 update, WhatsApp is introducing a voicemail-like feature that lets users record a voice message when a call goes unanswered. After a missed call, an option appears on the call screen and in the chat, allowing users to quickly send a voice note instead of waiting to reconnect. The message is delivered directly in the conversation, alongside the missed call notification, so recipients can listen whenever they're available. This feature makes communication faster and more convenient, ensuring important information is shared even when calls aren't answered.
6. In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.23.10.71 update, we announced that some beta testers can experiment with a redesigned entry points for bug reporting, making the option more visible and accessible. The Help section now includes a direct shortcut to a reporting form, and the same option is also available from the main settings page. Users can quickly describe issues, attach screenshots, and submit reports without scrolling to the bottom of the Help Center as before.
7. Some beta testers can now explore the "Ask Meta AI" option directly within the message menu after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.24 update. This option allows users to quickly query Meta AI about a specific message. The selected message is highlighted in a new chat with the assistant, but users must add their own context or questions before sending, keeping them in control of the conversation. This shortcut streamlines fact-checking, letting users verify claims or clarify information instantly without manually forwarding content. By integrating AI in this way, WhatsApp aims to help combat misinformation while ensuring that sharing with the assistant remains fully optional and user-driven.
8. Some Android users experienced a critical bug that caused the app to crash when opening certain group or individual chats. The issue appeared to be linked to incoming messages, disturbing the overall communication experience. Finally, WhatsApp resolved the problem with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.23.16 update, confirming that chats can now be opened normally without crashes.

Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp coming your way next week. We will continue tracking all the latest beta releases, improvements, and bug fixes so you never miss a thing. Make sure to check back regularly and stay ahead with the newest ways to enhance your WhatsApp experience.

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