WhatsApp is rolling out a subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus. The update offers an optional premium experience with access to enhanced features such as advanced customization tools and exclusive content.
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| Name of the feature: | WhatsApp Plus |
| Feature availability: | Some features may be under development, and they are not available to beta testers. Others may become available to users over time. If you're unable to access a certain feature, you will need to wait for a future update. Keep reading to learn more. |
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Weekly WhatsApp Beta Updates: New Features and Improvements
This new weekly roundup brings together all the latest updates about WhatsApp beta shared this week. As a result, you can finally catch up on everything you might have missed from our past announcements. You can consider this summary as a way to keep up new features, improvements, and fixes. This week's highlight focuses on WhatsApp Plus, a premium plan designed to offer new features. See what else has been announced this week.
WhatsApp is working on notification bubbles on Android
WhatsApp is working on a feature that brings support to notification bubbles. Notification bubbles let conversations appear as floating icons on the screen. They make it easier for users to access their chats without leaving the current app. When a new message arrives, a floating bubble appears on the screen regardless of which app is currently in use. Tapping the bubble opens a compact version of the WhatsApp chat interface. The feature is expected to work on Android 11 and newer versions.
WhatsApp Plus is rolling out with new premium features
This week, WhatsApp has rolled out a new a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-plus-is-rolling-out-new-premium-features/">premium subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus. It is a premium tier designed to enhance the user experience with additional features that go beyond the standard app. These include premium animated stickers that can expand across the screen, and the ability to pin up to 20 chats at the top of the chat list. WhatsApp Plus also allows users to change their app theme by choosing from a set of 18 new color options and the app icon from a selection of 14 new icons. Subscribers can also choose a premium ringtone for their calls and apply settings in bulk to their lists.
WhatsApp Plus: pricing and availability
The subscription is expected to cost around $2.50 per month. However, the exact price may vary depending on the country. WhatsApp Plus is optional and currently available only on WhatsApp Messenger for Android. Only users who choose to subscribe will have access to its premium features, while everyone else can continue using the standard app without any changes. Note that the plan keeps the core messaging service free, as WhatsApp has not moved to a paid model by default. WhatsApp continues to offer its essential features at no cost.
WhatsApp is working on private summaries on iOS
In the post about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.15.10.71 update, we announced a feature that allows users to generate private summaries of their unread chats. Instead of generating a summary for a single conversation at a time, users will be able to receive a combined overview of all their unread chats. This feature will add a new layer of convenience to the user experience as it helps quickly catch up on multiple conversations at a glance. Message summaries are secured by Private Processing, so the content of your messages is handled in a way that ensures it remains confidential.
WhatsApp is working on making it easier to stop marketing messages
WhatsApp is currently developing a feature that will let users stop messages from business accounts more easily. Specifically, this feature will allow users to stop offers and announcements from businesses right from the chat interface, where they can see a new overview. Instead of opening the chat info screen and tap block, users will find this convenient option directly in the conversation screen. The overview will also include useful information about the feature, such as the country where it is based and its category.
WhatsApp is introducing a new sticker creation menu on Android
The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.16.7 update allows some beta testers to quickly create and copy stickers from images. When viewing an image, users can tap on it to view a set of two options dedicated to stickers. The first one allows users to create the sticker via the sticker editor. Instead, the second one lets users convert the image to a sticker directly. This option will automatically choose the most suitable variation, making it easier for users to get a sticker from an image immediately.
WhatsApp will bring status updates to channels
WhatsApp is exploring a feature that will let users share status updates in channels in the future. Channel admins will be able to create status updates directly from the channel interface. In the editor screen, they will be able to review which channel the status update will be published to. Status updates in channels will support the same range of content already available for regular WhatsApp Status. However, certain content for status update. might be available later than the initial rollout. Status updates in channels disappear after 24 hours. This means that channel admin could use them to share quick announcements about new posts or upcoming events, without publishing a permanent update to their channel feed.
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