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 set WhatsApp as the default messaging and calling app on 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: Meta AI chatbot is available in Europe and the UK on iOS and Android! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.9.10.70: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to add and manage multiple user accounts! |
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- Through the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.8.10.72 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is developing a feature that lets users share Spotify tracks directly in their status updates via a new integration, scheduled for release in the future. This feature will generate a preview with the song title, artist, album cover, and a "Play on Spotify" button for seamless playback. It is important to note that shared music statuses will remain end-to-end encrypted, ensuring only intended recipients can view them.
- As mentioned in the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.9.10.70 update, WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to add a second account directly from the app settings, eliminating the need for multiple devices or WhatsApp Business. Users can either register a new number or link an account via QR code, with each profile maintaining separate settings, notifications, and backups. This update aims to enhance user convenience by keeping personal and professional accounts distinct while ensuring smooth synchronization and performance in the future.
- After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.9.4 update, some beta testers can explore smooth animations when switching between tabs, making navigation feel more dynamic and interactive. These subtle animations enhance the user experience by creating a sense of responsiveness and fluidity, making the app feel more polished. Due to the success of animated emojis, WhatsApp is likely to introduce more visual enhancements in future updates to further modernize its interface.
- The WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.8.10.74 update allows users to set WhatsApp as their default app for messaging and calls on iOS 18.2, taking advantage of Apple's new customization options. This allows seamless integration with the contacts app, streamlining communication for those who rely on WhatsApp for personal and business interactions. With benefits like end-to-end encryption, multimedia support, and international calling, WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business become a more convenient and secure default choice for users.
- The WhatsApp for Mac 25.7.77 update formally introduces Channels, now accessible in the new "Updates" tab for easier tracking of status updates and followed channels. Several bug fixes improve user experience, including resolving emoji display issues, enhancing media editing, and restoring group admin controls. Additionally, usability improvements like smoother typing in the media viewer, seamless dark mode switching, and crash fixes contribute to a more stable Mac app.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.9.6 update, we announced that some beta testers can access a shortcut that lets them quickly open a chat with contacts who have viewed their status update, accessible directly from the viewer's list. This eliminates the need to manually search for the contact in the chat list, streamlining interactions and saving time.
- After updating to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.9.8 version, some users can experiment with a new AI-powered profile photo generation feature using Meta AI, allowing them to create custom images by entering text prompts. This expands on a previous test limited to group chats, offering more personalization options for users who prefer not to use personal photos.
- With the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.9.2 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets group admins decide whether members can access and share the invite link, adding flexibility to group management. This option, available in the admin tools section in the future, will be off by default but can be enabled to allow all members to invite others directly.
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