Explore how WhatsApp is evolving on iOS. From features still in the works to fresh screenshots and simple breakdowns, this is where you’ll find it first.
WhatsApp is rolling out a small but useful update for channel admins that can now see how many people viewed their channel post. This view count shows up right inside the message bubble. Only the channel admin can see it. Followers do not see anything new. The feature is rolling out in beta right now. … Read more
WhatsApp is testing a new look for iPhone chats. The message bubbles are rounder now. They also feel softer than before. So if your chats look a bit different lately, you are not seeing things. This is part of a beta update. It is not out for everyone yet. Still, it shows where WhatsApp is … Read more
WhatsApp just rolled out four new updates, and each one fixes something people have complained about for a while. You can now sign up on iPad without touching a phone. Your car screen for WhatsApp got rebuilt from the ground up. PDFs open and can be marked up right inside a chat, with no download … Read more
WhatsApp added a “Major update” banner for the feature on both the App Store and Google Play. WhatsApp has never used that label for usernames before. Earlier, the feature only showed up in a blog post or a small note inside the app. Not anymore. It is now available on the App Store for all … Read more
WhatsApp just gave status likes a fun new look. Now, when someone taps the heart on your status, small footballs pop up instead. This is WhatsApp’s way to mark the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The change is live on iPhone and Android. It swaps the usual heart burst for footballs that float across the … Read more
WhatsApp just turned on usernames for some users. These users can now chat with new people using a username. No phone number needed. Before this, people could only reserve a username. Now, a small group can finally use it. Most people cannot use it yet. But this is the first real step toward everyone getting … Read more
WhatsApp is rolling out a small but handy update for iOS users. Soon, a new button will show up right on your call screen. It lets you switch your mic mode without leaving the app. So, you can block out noise in WhatsApp while calling, or let it through, in just a couple of taps. … Read more
WhatsApp is developing its own backup storage on iOS. Right now, every iPhone user must use iCloud to save their chat history. Soon, that might change. A new WhatsApp beta test reveals a fresh backup option. Instead of relying on Apple, this new system stores your chats on WhatsApp’s own servers. If you’ve ever run … Read more
WhatsApp is testing a new feature for channel admins. Soon, they may be able to pin one update at the top of their channel. This means followers can always find that post, even after new updates arrive. Right now, this feature is still in development on iOS. WhatsApp has not made it available for beta … Read more
WhatsApp is rolling out a new alert for pinned messages. When someone pins something in a personal chat or group, everyone gets notified right away. It works in one-on-one chats and in groups. You won’t need to open the conversation to see it. You can check this directly via notification, like normal chat. This sounds … Read more