Whatsapp Update
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WhatsApp adds Events Home Hub, letting users invite people without an account
Technology | Nov 09, 2026, 11:54 AM ISTWhatsApp is rolling out new Events features, including RSVP support for people without an account and a centralised Events Home hub. Users can share web-based invitations, allowing guests to respond by entering their name and mobile number.
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WhatsApp for Android may soon get Chat Preview feature to read messages without blue ticks
Technology | Nov 07, 2026, 09:00 AM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly developing a chat preview feature for Android that will let users read recent messages without opening conversations. Accessible through a long press on the chat list, the feature may also offer quick actions such as pinning, archiving and deleting chats.
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WhatsApp recent media suggestions feature rolling out to Android and iOS Users: How it works?
Technology | Nov 05, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly rolling out its Recent Media Suggestions feature to select Android and iOS users. It displays recently added photos and videos in chats, allowing users to preview and edit media before sharing. The feature can also be disabled through the app settings.
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WhatsApp Smart Text Actions adds shortcuts for phone numbers, dates, emails and addresses: Details
Technology | Nov 03, 2026, 01:26 PM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly rolling out Smart Text Actions to select Android and iOS users. The feature detects phone numbers, dates, times, email addresses and locations in chats, offering shortcuts to save contacts, create calendar events, send emails and open addresses in maps.
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WhatsApp could let you schedule texts, photos and videos up to 2 weeks in advance: Details here
Technology | Oct 13, 2026, 04:39 PM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly testing a scheduled messages feature for select Android beta users. The feature could allow users to schedule texts, links, photos and videos from 10 minutes to two weeks in advance, including in group chats.
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WhatsApp testing new Contacts Tab for Android with online indicators and birthday alerts
Technology | Oct 08, 2026, 07:19 PM ISTWhatsApp is reportedly working on a dedicated Contacts tab for Android that could make it easier to find people, check who is online, receive birthday reminders and invite new users. The feature is still under development and is not yet available to beta testers.
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WhatsApp to block login on Android, iOS with outdated software: Check details
Technology | Oct 07, 2026, 06:53 PM ISTWhatsApp is testing a new security feature to prevent some Android and iOS users from accessing their accounts until they update their phone’s OS. The feature is currently being tested with a limited number of users and may be aimed at improving security on older devices.
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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.