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iOS iPhone WhatsAppAug 21, 2026

WhatsApp Beta Adds Liquid Glass to Drawing Editor and Video Player

WhatsApp is testing new Liquid Glass updates for its drawing editor and video player as Meta races to complete the redesign before iOS 27 launches

iPhone WhatsAppAug 15, 2026

WhatsApp Could Let iPhone Users Customize Emoji Reactions

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp is working on a new customization option for iPhone users that could let premium subscribers replace the default emoji in the message reaction tray with their own favorites. The feature is currently under development and is not yet available…

WhatsAppAug 14, 2026

WhatsApp Could Add Animated Wallpapers To Chat Themes

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp is working on a new set of chat customization options for iPhone users, including animated wallpapers that could give conversations a more dynamic look without making them distracting. The feature is still under development, but references found in the…

iPhone WhatsAppAug 11, 2026

WhatsApp Is Testing a Faster Way to Search Chats on iPhone

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp is working on a new search shortcut for iPhone that could make it much faster to find messages inside long conversations. The shortcut would appear directly in the chat when users scroll up, letting them enter search mode without…

iPhone WhatsAppAug 8, 2026

WhatsApp Brings Dedicated Parental Controls to iPhone

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp is rolling out a dedicated Parental controls section on iPhone, giving parents a simpler way to set up and manage parent-managed accounts. The new section brings the setup process into a dedicated area of WhatsApp’s settings instead of requiring…

AI WhatsAppAug 8, 2026

ChatGPT Could Soon Let You Create WhatsApp Stickers

by Asma Hussain

OpenAI is working on a new ChatGPT feature that could make creating and adding custom WhatsApp stickers much easier. Called “ChatGPT Stickers,” the feature would let users create stickers in ChatGPT and export them directly to WhatsApp instead of downloading…

Mac WhatsAppAug 6, 2026

WhatsApp Beta for Mac Tests Daily and Weekly Update Schedules

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp beta version 26.30.10.20 for Mac adds a new “Keep up to date” section letting users choose between more frequent daily updates and a stable weekly release schedule

WhatsAppAug 4, 2026

WhatsApp Upgrades Group Chats with Better Polls, @All Mentions, and More

by Imran Hussain

iOS 26 delivers five meaningful upgrades to iMessage group chats, including native polls with up to 12 options, Apple Cash integration, and custom backgrounds visible to all members

How tos iPhone WhatsAppAug 2, 2026

How to Turn Off Animated Emojis, Stickers, and GIFs in WhatsApp on iPhone

by Asma Hussain

Animated emojis, stickers, and GIFs can make WhatsApp conversations feel more lively, but not everyone enjoys the extra motion. If you prefer a cleaner chat experience or simply find animations distracting, WhatsApp now lets you turn them off individually on…

WhatsAppJul 28, 2026

WhatsApp Web Now Supports Voice and Video Calling with Call Transfer

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp officially launched voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web on July 28, 2026, adding seamless device switching and group calls for up to 32 participants