Explore the latest WhatsApp updates built for Android. Here, you’ll find new features in testing, clear explanations of what they do, and real screenshots straight from the app.
WhatsApp just gave channel admins a new tool. Now, admins can mark a channel post as a paid partnership. This lets followers know right away when a post is part of a paid deal. The feature is live now on Android and iOS, and more accounts will get it soon. Until now, there was no … Read more
WhatsApp has a new update. You can now reserve a username early. This happens before the full feature goes live. Why does this matter? Once usernames launch, good names will go fast. This rollout is already live on Android and iOS. If there’s a name you want, it’s smart to reserve a username before someone … Read more
WhatsApp is testing a new setup screen for Android tablets. It shows up the first time you open the app on a tablet. The screen asks a simple question. Do you want to link this tablet to your phone? Or do you want to make it your main device? This sounds small. But it makes … Read more
WhatsApp is building a new way to link your phone with a second device. Right now, you scan a QR code every time you connect a new device. Soon, you may skip that step and use a passkey instead. This feature is still in the works. It is only being tested for Android so far. … Read more
Great news to all WhatsApp users: It’s now possible for you to reserve a username on the messaging app, so you do not have to wait for the full rollout later in the year. This option is available on both Android and iOS platforms and takes only minutes to complete. Traditionally, WhatsApp has relied on … Read more