Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 6 stories we shared, the best news of the week is the enhanced voice chat experience with Meta AI.
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| I've installed the latest update of WhatsApp on Android, iOS, and Desktop, but some features are not unavailable. Why? | Some features announced in this article may be under development and not yet available to all beta testers, or they may be gradually rolling out to users. If you're unable to access a certain feature, you will need to wait for a future update. Keep reading for more information. |
| News of last week? | WhatsApp news of the week: feature to share questions in channels and status updates is under development! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.23: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to import profile photos directly from Facebook or Instagram! |
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- The WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.20.10.78 update implements new advertising features in the Updates tab, including Status Ads and Promoted Channels, which allow businesses to share sponsored content in a clearly labeled and non-intrusive way. These ads are separate from private chats and are based on limited user data, such as region, app language, and engagement, with an optional link to Meta's Accounts Center for more personalized ads. Users remain in control, with the ability to block advertisers, review their ad activity, and download an Activity Report, all while their private messages remain protected by end-to-end encryption.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14 update, some beta testers can explore a new feature to set reminders for individual messages, helping important content resurface at the right time. Users can access this option via the message menu, choosing from preset intervals or customizing the exact date and time, with a bell icon marking messages that have active reminders. When the reminder triggers, users receive a detailed notification that includes the message content, preview (if media), and the originating chat. These reminders are entirely private and processed on-device, ensuring no one else in the conversation can see or access them.
- Following the release of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.21 update, some beta testers can experiment with a new voice interface for interacting with Meta AI. Users can now initiate voice chats by tapping a waveform icon or launching them directly from the Calls tab for instant, hands-free interaction. Voice preferences let users control whether sessions start automatically or manually, with the default setting favoring user choice. Users can also keep voice chats running in the background, enabling continuous assistance while using other apps, creating a better real-time conversational experience with Meta AI.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to set expiring "About" statuses. These temporary updates will appear both on the profile and in the chat header, with users able to choose from preset durations or set custom expiration times. This enhancement is ideal for sharing time-sensitive updates, like travel plans or short-term events, and helps prevent outdated info from lingering on profiles.
- The WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.21.10.71 update improves group chat visibility by showing the number of participants typing directly from the chat list, replacing the old indicator that showed only one name. This change helps users gauge activity levels without opening the group, avoiding the inconvenience of marking messages as read prematurely.
- After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.23 update, WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets users import profile photos directly from Facebook or Instagram, streamlining the process of setting a profile picture. Instead of manually downloading or screenshotting images from other platforms, users can now select one through the profile section, provided they link their WhatsApp to Meta’s Accounts Center. This integration remains optional and off by default, giving users full control over whether to connect their accounts. Crucially, WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption and core privacy protections remain unchanged, as the feature is limited to optional enhancements like photo syncing.
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