Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 7 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a new widget for Meta AI, now available on WhatsApp beta for Android!
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| I've installed the latest update of WhatsApp on Android, iOS, and Desktop, but some features are currently unavailable. Is there a specific reason for this? | Some features in the app may be under development and not yet available to all testers, or they may be gradually rolling out to users. If you're unable to access a certain feature, you'll need to wait for a future update. Keep reading for more information. |
| News of last week? | WhatsApp news of the week: Android update to add Meta AI widget to Home Screen is available! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.7.9: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to add social media profile links to user accounts! |
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- After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.15 update, some beta testers can explore a feature that improves how emoji reactions are displayed, especially in channels. The updated interface shows four reactions per row, reducing vertical space and making it easier to browse through reactions. While channels receive the grid layout, chats and groups still use the vertical list with enhanced tabs for a more modern appearance.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.7.2 update, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to filter and display only their community group chats in a dedicated list, accessible through the Chats tab. This new "Community Home" feature offers flexibility, allowing users to add or remove the list at any time, ensuring easy access to their communities. The update is part of the strategy to replace the Communities tab with a new AI-powered chat section in the future.
- The same feature regarding the list for community groups within the Chats tab is also available to some beta testers who install the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.6.10.72 update. Even on iOS, users can choose to create this list through a banner in the Communities tab, and it will appear next to other chat filters for quick access.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.7.9 update, some beta testers can add a link to their Instagram profile, with plans to expand support to other social media platforms in the future. Users can control the privacy of these links, choosing who can see them, whether it's everyone, contacts, or specific people. This feature enhances accessibility to social media profiles while offering flexibility and control over privacy, but it does not verify account ownership and is entirely optional.
- Through the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.7.6 update, WhatsApp Business announced an updated branding icon, replacing the "B" with a plus sign to symbolize growth and new business opportunities, while keeping the core design recognizable. This change highlights the app's focus on expanding its global reach for businesses, but does not affect its core functionalities or private communication features. The update is purely visual, allowing businesses to continue using the app for efficient messaging and customer management without any operational disruptions.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.7.7 update, we announced that a feature that will group replies to a specific message into a cohesive thread is in development. This organization will help users track responses without scrolling through a long list of disjointed replies, making it easier to follow conversations in individual chats, group chats, communities, and channels in the future. The feature will improve chat clarity by allowing users to tap on a thread to view all related responses, reducing confusion and keeping conversations structured.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.7.8 update, WhatsApp is introducing a feature that allows users to save their own status updates directly to their phone gallery, making it easier to store media content. This option is available from the overflow menu while viewing a status update and also in the list of shared updates from the past 24 hours. However, the feature is only available for users' own status updates, not those shared by other contacts.
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