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Android iOSDec 28, 2021

WhatsApp to add a new ‘Community’ feature on iOS

In the code of WhatsApp beta for iOS 2.22.1.1 update, WABetaInfo has found reference to a new feature called ‘Community’. The upcoming feature will allow Admins of groups chats to add multiple groups in a single group. The ‘Community’ feature…

Facebook iOSDec 24, 2021Jan 8, 2022

WhatsApp working on animated heart emojis for iOS

Asma Hussain

WhatsApp has been working on a ton of new features recently. According to a recent report, the company is working on is a small visual addition for emojis: new animated heart emojis. The feature is currently under development but it…

Android iOSDec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021

WhatsApp is testing a new interface for audio calls on iOS and Android

Rida Imran

WhatsApp is now working on a new interface for voice calls. WABetainfo found that the new feature is under development and will be available on WhatsApp beta on iOS and Android in a future update. Recently, the company has made…

FacebookDec 14, 2021Jan 7, 2022

WhatsApp finally hides last seen and online status from strangers

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy-focused update that will hide users’ last seen and online status from users that they have never chatted with or don’t have in their address book. This change not only applies to private user…

Android iOSDec 7, 2021

WhatsApp updates Disappearing Messages feature with new duration options and more

Rida Imran

To give users more control over their messages, WhatsApp has updated its ‘Disappearing Messages’ feature with more duration options for users to select the duration which is more suitable for them. The feature was introduced last year as a way…

Android iOSDec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021

WhatsApp testing new voice waveforms for chat bubbles on iOS and Android

Asma Hussain

A few months ago, WhatsApp rolled out voice waveforms for the voice recording UI on iOS and Android devices alongside the ability to stop and start a voice message recording. Now, the company is testing a new interface that shows…

iOS iPhoneDec 2, 2021

WhatsApp testing a new ‘Undo’ feature for status updates on iOS

Rida Imran

WABetaInfo has discovered that WhatsApp is testing a new “Undo” feature on iOS. Found in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 2.21.240.17 update, the new feature will be available to specific beta testers which will allow them to quickly edit…

Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021

WhatsApp is working on new Reactions feature for iOS

Asma Hussain

It has been a few months since WhatsApp started working on a new Reactions feature. According to a new report, the company is still making adjustments to the highly-anticipated function. Message reactions are reported to be available in individual chat…

Nov 24, 2021Nov 25, 2021

WhatsApp on the web gains a built-in Sticker Maker

Rida Imran

WhatsApp on the web is being updated with a built-in Sticker Maker which allows users to turn images into minor art projects. Directly from the computer, users on the web version of the app can edit photos, turn them into…

MacNov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021

WhatsApp to release new playback speed control for audio messages on iOS

Rida Imran

WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is working on an improved version of the playback speed feature. In an upcoming update, the company will introduce a new playback speed button for audio messages. Currently, users can only increase the speed of voice…