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 manage privacy settings for profile links is in development! |
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- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.21 update, we announced that some beta testers can explore a new call menu in WhatsApp chats. This call menu replaces separate voice and video call buttons with a single call button, which opens a menu to choose between call types or generate a call link. In group chats, users can now select specific participants to call, and the new menu also helps prevent accidental calls by requiring confirmation before initiating them.
- With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.5.10.72 update, some beta testers can explore a feature that adds a numeric badge to chat filters, displaying the number of unread messages in each category, including custom filters like "Work" or "Family". This helps users quickly prioritize conversations without opening each filter individually, making it easier to manage personal, professional, and business-related chats.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.10 update allows some beta testers to generate AI-powered images exclusively for group icons using Meta AI. This helps users create unique and relevant icons by simply describing their desired image, making it easier to visually differentiate groups, especially in large communities.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.14 update, some users can add a new widget for Meta AI to their Home Screen, allowing them to quickly access the chatbot through multiple shortcuts. Users can instantly open a chat, share a photo for analysis or edits, and start a voice session, making interactions more seamless and efficient. This widget, available only to those with Meta AI access, enhances usability by reducing steps needed to engage with AI-powered tools, with broader availability expected in the future.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.6.10.70 update, we highlighted a new feature in development that will allow users to create custom AI characters. These will be defined through a custom personality and role, enhancing control over chatbot interactions. Users will be able to either build their AI from scratch or use predefined options, tailoring it for productivity, entertainment, or assistance. Once created, these AI characters can be published in the AI tab, allowing others to discover and interact with them, enriching the overall experience.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.22 update, WhatsApp is developing a dedicated Meta AI screen that allows users to interact with the chatbot more efficiently by long-pressing the floating action button from the chat list. This feature enables immediate voice input without manual activation, provides clear privacy indicators when the AI is listening, and offers options to switch between voice and text modes or configure the chatbot's voice directly from the interface for an enhanced experience.
- Like the Android update, WhatsApp plans to bring the enhanced Meta AI chat experience to iOS in the future, introducing a dedicated screen with a modern design for easier voice and text interactions. According to the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.5.10.73 update, users will be able to quickly access Meta AI, which starts listening instantly upon opening the screen, while privacy indicators ensure transparency and control over voice input.
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