Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 8 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a feature to share avatar stickers on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS!
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| I've installed the latest update of WhatsApp on Android, iOS, and Desktop, but some features are currently unavailable. What's the reason? | 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'll need to wait for a future update. Keep reading for more information. |
| News of last week? | WhatsApp news of the week: Android update for advanced chat privacy is in development! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.13: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat memory feature for the Meta AI chatbot! |
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- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.10.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing an advanced chat privacy feature that can be enabled directly from the chat info screen for both individual and group chats. When activated, it prevents media from being automatically saved to the device gallery and blocks the export of entire chat histories, helping keep conversations private and secure. The feature will be optional, can be turned on or off by any chat participant, and includes a system notification to alert users when changes are made in the future.
- With the WhatsApp for iOS 25.10.72 update, some users can experiment with a new content sticker feature in the drawing editor, allowing them to overlay additional photos onto their status updates. These sticker photos can be customized in size, shape (like square, circle, heart, star, and more), and position for more expressive and creative storytelling. Users can move and resize stickers freely on the canvas, making it easy to design visually dynamic and personalized posts.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.3 update introduces new privacy settings for avatar stickers, letting users control who can include their avatar in shared stickers with options like "My Contacts", "Selected Contacts", and "Nobody". When both users in a chat allow each other, a special "Together" sticker category appears, featuring personalized stickers that combine both avatars. These stickers are unique to each chat and only generate if both parties have enabled the setting, ensuring privacy and control. The feature adds a fun and expressive way to personalize chats while respecting individual privacy preferences.
- The same avatar sticker privacy feature is now available after installing the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.10.10.72 update, ensuring a consistent experience across different platforms. iOS users can access the same privacy settings to control who can use their avatar in "Together" stickers, which appear when both users have mutually allowed it. This cross-platform consistency maintains user privacy while enabling personalized and expressive chats.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.13 update allows Meta AI to store details within its memory, enabling the chatbot to provide more personalized suggestions based on user preferences. For example, if a user shares that they work as a graphic designer or follow a vegetarian diet, Meta AI will remember this information to offer tailored recommendations. Users can control what the chatbot remembers, with the ability to review, update, or delete stored details, ensuring privacy while benefiting from a more customized interaction.
- After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.10 update, some beta testers can now access a new section within the app settings that lets them individually control animations for emojis, stickers, and GIFs. This feature gives users more flexibility by allowing them to disable specific animations—for example, keeping emojis static while still enjoying animated GIFs.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.2 update, WhatsApp is testing a feature that will notify all participants in a chat whenever someone enables or disables the advanced chat privacy setting. When activated, this setting prevents automatic media saving and blocks the export of the chat history, adding more privacy to conversations. Any change to the setting will trigger an in-chat notification, ensuring everyone is aware of the chat's current privacy status. This transparency helps users stay aligned and maintain control over how content is shared.
- In a dedicated blog post, WhatsApp announced the availability of several new features to enhance messaging and calling on both iOS and Android. A visible real-time online activity indicator in group chats helps users gauge if other members are active, improving timing for conversations. The update also streamlines group notifications, adds event creation in one-on-one chats, refines message reactions, and improves video calls with zoom functionality and better connection quality, while iOS users gain a document scanning feature and the option to set WhatsApp as their default messaging app.
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