Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 13 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about new AI-powered features and upgrades for Meta AI on WhatsApp, available to select users on iOS and Android!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Story about? | WhatsApp news of the week |
| I've installed the latest update of WhatsApp for Android, iOS, and Desktop, but some of these features are not currently available. Is there a particular 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: limited testing of Meta AI chatbot is available! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.23: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a quick reaction feature for status updates! |
WHATSAPP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- In the article regarding the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.14 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to list recent online contacts.
- Through the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.8.10.75 update, we revealed that WhatsApp is working on a feature to pin channels, for a future update of the app.
- Mark Zuckerberg announced a new chat filter feature for iOS and Android, aiming to help people better locate their conversations.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.16 update brings information regarding a future implementation of a feature to privately mention contacts in status updates.
- With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.8.10.76 update, we revealed that WhatsApp is working on a feature for channel owners to reply to their updates. This feature is in development and it will be available in the future.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a feature to add messages to notes, set for release in a future update.
- This week, Mark Zuckerberg also announced several upgrades for Meta AI, making it available in English in several new countries, including Australia, Canada, Ghana, Jamaica, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. We believe this is the best news of the week:
- Through the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.18 update, several beta testers can now access to a sticker pack discovery feature.
- In the article covering the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.19 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage favorites, set for release in the future.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.20 update introduces an event feature for community group chats.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.22 update, we announced that WhatsApp keeps working on a file sharing feature with people nearby. Its availability for the public might be planned for the future.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.23 update, we announced that WhatsApp is exploring a quick reaction feature for status updates. This feature is under development and it will be available in the future.
- We announced that WhatsApp is currently rolling out a redesigned sidebar interface to some beta testers who joined the official beta program of WhatsApp Web.
Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp, coming your way next week!
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