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WhatsApp may bring iPhone-like floating Navigation Bar to Android: Check what could change
Technology | Sep 28, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTWhatsApp could be preparing a new visual redesign for its Android app, bringing an iOS-inspired floating navigation bar to the interface. According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, the redesigned bar has rounded corners and appears separated from the rest of the screen.
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WhatsApp could get new chat theme categories and wallpapers on Android
Technology | Sep 21, 2026, 07:45 PM ISTWhatsApp is testing a redesigned chat theme experience for Android that could give users more options to customise conversations. The platform might introduce categories such as Nature, Live, Minimal and Doodle, along with separate wallpaper options, animated backgrounds and chat bubble colour.
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WhatsApp wants to go beyond UPI payments with ‘Programmable’ transactions
Technology | Sep 10, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTWhatsApp is exploring a more ‘programmable’ payments experience in India by using transaction history, user intent and community context to make payments more seamless and repetitive. Meta says the platform is already the seventh-largest UPI player in the country.
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WhatsApp stops working on Android 5.0 and 5.1 versions: Check if your smartphone is affected
Technology | Sep 10, 2026, 04:25 PM ISTWhatsApp has ended support for smartphones running Android 5.0 and Android 5.1 Lollipop. From September 8, 2026, users need Android 6.0 Marshmallow or newer to continue using WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business.
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Meta Muse AI Agent to browse web, book travel and work on tasks for you: Know how
Technology | Sep 09, 2026, 08:10 PM ISTMeta Muse, a consumer-focused personal AI agent designed to perform tasks on behalf of users instead of simply answering questions is now official. It can browse the web, send emails, book travel, fill out forms and work on longer-term tasks, while its Secure VM is designed to keep the agent safe.
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WhatsApp working on guest calling feature: Join calls without app or account
Technology | Sep 07, 2026, 07:45 PM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly developing a new guest calls feature that could allow people without a WhatsApp account to join calls through a shared link. The feature may let guests participate through WhatsApp Web without installing the app or creating an account.
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WhatsApp Bill Payments feature launched in India: Pay electricity, gas, FASTag bills from app
Technology | Sep 03, 2026, 06:24 PM ISTWhatsApp has launched a new Bill Payments feature in India that allows users to pay electricity, gas, water, FASTag, insurance, credit card and loan bills directly within the app. Built on the Bharat Connect network, the feature supports more than 22,700 billers across 30 categories.
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WhatsApp tests warning for unofficial Web Clients to protect user privacy: How it works?
Technology | Sep 02, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly testing a new warning for Android users who connect their accounts through unofficial or third-party WhatsApp Web clients. The alert is expected to appear in the Linked Devices section and will encourage users to switch to the official WhatsApp Web client for better security a
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WhatsApp may soon let you expand photos to 9:16 using Meta AI on Android
Technology | Aug 19, 2026, 07:29 PM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly testing an AI-powered photo expansion feature for Android that could use Meta AI to extend images to a 9:16 format. The tool may be integrated into the drawing editor and could eventually work for both WhatsApp chats and Status updates.
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Govt tells Meta no safe harbour for CSAM violators, seeks sensitivity to India's cultural context
Technology | Aug 18, 2026, 12:33 PM ISTGovt has seen increased sensitivity from Meta on CSAM-related content. The platform is being cautious, including efforts to filter out unlawful content. The govt has made it clear to Meta that safe harbor will not be available to individuals or persons involved in CSAM-related violations.
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WhatsApp is testing an AI tool that can warn you about scam messages
Technology | Aug 17, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTMeta is testing a new AI-powered Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that can identify suspicious conversations and warn users before they potentially fall victim to fraud. The tool uses on-device machine learning, allowing scam detection without giving Meta access to the contents of private chats.
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WhatsApp is working on animated wallpapers for iPhone chats with 3 new styles
Technology | Aug 13, 2026, 07:34 PM ISTWhatsApp is testing animated wallpapers for chat themes on iOS. The upcoming feature could introduce Featured, Doodle and Minimal theme categories, along with matching chat bubble colours. The feature is currently in development and could arrive in a future WhatsApp update.
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WhatsApp gets smarter for group chats with poll deadlines, anonymous voting and @all tag
Technology | Aug 14, 2026, 11:51 AM ISTWhatsApp has announced a fresh set of features, to improve group conversations. The latest update introduces poll deadlines, anonymous voting, editable polls, @all mentions for instant notifications, and a quicker way to create new group chats from existing ones.
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Several WhatsApp accounts in India 'put under review', blocked for 24 hours; here's what's happening
India | Aug 04, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTThe WhatsApp issue surfaced around Monday at 8 pm IST, with users receiving a message stating that their account activity and device information were being reviewed to ensure compliance with the platform's Terms of Service.
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WhatsApp testing Edit Status Captions for Android Beta with 15-minute time limit
Technology | Aug 02, 2026, 06:30 AM ISTWhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow Android users to edit captions on photo and video Status updates after posting them. The feature, currently available to select beta testers, gives users a 15-minute window to correct typos or modify the caption without deleting and reposting.
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WhatsApp may replace 6-digit PIN with password for two-step verification
Technology | Jul 30, 2026, 12:42 PM ISTWhatsApp is set to bring a new security feature that could allow users to protect their accounts with a password instead of the current 6-digit PIN used for two-step verification. The feature is said to be optional and is still under development.
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WhatsApp Web gets Group Video Calls, Call Transfer and Waiting Room features
Technology | Jul 29, 2026, 02:01 PM ISTWhatsApp announced to launch group audio/video calls to WhatsApp Web. The platform has also introduced new features such as Call Transfer, Waiting Room for group calls, QuickHD video quality, and Noise Suppression.
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WhatsApp testing new rounded Chat Bubble design for iPhone users: Report
Technology | Jul 27, 2026, 06:29 PM ISTWhatsApp is redesigning the chat interface for iOS, introducing more rounded message bubbles and a cleaner look for shared media. The update is currently available to select beta testers, is said to align with Apple's Liquid Glass design language and could roll out to more iPhone users soon.
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WhatsApp working on password-based login protection to replace 6-digit verification PIN
Technology | Jul 24, 2026, 07:02 PM ISTWhatsApp is developing a major security upgrade that could replace its existing six-digit two-step verification PIN with a stronger password system. The feature is expected to allow users to create passwords using letters, numbers and symbols, offering better protection against unauthorized access.
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WhatsApp has a hidden feature that automatically silences unknown calls
Technology | Jul 19, 2026, 07:30 AM ISTSpam and scam calls on WhatsApp have become increasingly common, but the messaging platform offers a built-in feature that can automatically silence calls from unknown numbers. Once enabled, calls from contacts not saved on your phone will not ring, while still appearing in your call history.