WhatsApp Developing Birthday Reminders Feature for Android Users
WhatsApp is developing the birthday reminders feature for Android users in beta 2.26.27.3, adding a dedicated section for upcoming contact birthdays.
July 12, 2026
ANDROID
WhatsApp Rolling Out Paid Partnership Feature for Some Beta Testers
WhatsApp is rolling out the paid partnership feature for some beta testers on Android and iOS, letting channel admins label sponsored updates permanently.
July 6, 2026
WhatsApp Launches Username Feature for Android and iOS Users
WhatsApp launched the Username feature for Android and iOS users in the latest version, letting people reserve a handle before the full rollout.
July 5, 2026
WhatsApp Rolling Out Primary Device Feature for Some Beta Testers
WhatsApp is rolling out the primary device feature for some beta testers on Android tablets, adding a new screen to transfer accounts directly.
July 3, 2026
WhatsApp Released GIPHY GIF Provider Feature for Android and iOS Users
WhatsApp released the GIPHY GIF provider feature for Android and iOS users in a server side update, replacing Tenor after its API shutdown.
July 1, 2026
WhatsApp Announces Username Feature for Business Users
WhatsApp announced the Username feature for business users on Cloud API, letting Meta business partners reserve handles ahead of full rollout.
July 1, 2026
WhatsApp Developing Voice Message Widget for Android
WhatsApp is developing a voice message widget for Android in beta 2.26.24.2 to record voice notes from the home screen but the feature is not enabled for tes...
June 17, 2026
WhatsApp Releases Meta Business AI Agent for All WhatsApp Business Users
Meta Business AI Agent for WhatsApp is now available to all businesses worldwide on WhatsApp Business iOS and Android as of June 3 2026.
June 5, 2026
WhatsApp Developing View Once Text Messages for Android
WhatsApp is developing view once text messages for Android found in beta 2.26.22.7 letting texts disappear after one read with screenshot and copy blocked.
June 5, 2026