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iOS iPhone WhatsAppJul 6, 2026

WhatsApp to Start Showing a Green Dot for Online Contacts

WhatsApp is testing a new Contacts hub on iOS that displays which friends are currently online with a green indicator, matching Android’s recent rollout

iPad WhatsAppJul 4, 2026Jul 4, 2026

WhatsApp Primary Device Support Now Available on iPad

by Imran Hussain

iPad users can now register WhatsApp directly on their tablet and use it as their main device, ending years of companion-mode limitations

WhatsAppJun 29, 2026Jun 30, 2026

WhatsApp Username Reservations Are Now Open, Here’s How to Claim Yours

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations worldwide, letting users claim a unique handle before the privacy feature launches fully later this year.

iPad WhatsAppJun 27, 2026

WhatsApp Liquid Glass Design Arrives on iPad, Months Behind iPhone

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is now testing the Liquid Glass redesign on iPad, bringing the same semi-transparent, glass-like interface that iPhone users received in May 2026.

iPhone WhatsAppJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026

WhatsApp Working on View-Once Text Messages for iPhone

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp is developing a new privacy feature that will let iPhone users send view-once text messages. The feature, currently under development in the iOS beta app, expands WhatsApp’s existing view-once functionality beyond photos, videos, and voice notes. Once available, users…

iOS iPhone WhatsAppJun 21, 2026Jun 21, 2026

WhatsApp Animated Message Bubbles Coming to iPhone With Toggle

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp beta version 26.24.10.70 for iOS reintroduces animated message bubbles with a new fade-and-scale style and a dedicated opt-out switch in Settings.

Mac WhatsAppJun 1, 2026Jun 21, 2026

WhatsApp Mac App to Gets New Liquid Glass Redesign

by Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is bringing its modern Liquid Glass interface to Mac, along with a redesigned sidebar, updated chat controls, and privacy features that match iPhone.

WhatsAppMay 28, 2026Jun 21, 2026

WhatsApp Plus subscription launches at $2.99 per month

by Imran Hussain

Meta’s new paid tier for WhatsApp focuses entirely on customization, leaving core messaging features free.

WhatsAppApr 20, 2026Apr 20, 2026

WhatsApp Plus subscription adds themes, chat pinning, and more features

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp is testing a new premium tier called WhatsApp Plus, marking its first real step toward a paid model for individual users. The WhatsApp Plus subscription introduces extra features focused on customization and chat management, while keeping messaging, voice calls,…

CarPlay WhatsAppApr 8, 2026

WhatsApp CarPlay app now available for iPhone users

by Asma Hussain

WhatsApp CarPlay app is now rolling out to all iPhone users, bringing a fully native in-car experience with the latest WhatsApp for iOS update version 26.13.74. The update marks a clear shift from the app’s earlier limited CarPlay integration to…