News & Reviews:   WhatsApp

As we reported before, WhatsApp has finally rolled out its new AI-powered Writing Help. To the uninitiated, this new feature was designed to help users write the right tone in their messages—without ever leaving the chat.

WhatsApp is quietly reshaping how users handle missed calls with a new feature spotted in its latest Android beta (version 2.25.23.21). Available to select testers via the Google Play Beta Program, the update introduces a voicemail-like voice message option—bringing a more human touch to digital conversations.

WhatsApp is quietly rolling out a new feature in its latest iOS beta version 25.22.10.74: an AI-powered Writing Help assistant designed to refine your messages before you hit send. Available to a limited number of users via TestFlight, this tool marks a major step in WhatsApp’s push toward smarter, privacy-conscious communication.

WhatsApp has introduced a new Schedule Call feature that allows users to set up group calls ahead of time directly from the Calls tab.

Starting 13 August 2025, Russia has imposed partial restrictions on voice calls made through WhatsApp and Telegram.

WhatsApp has rolled out beta version 2.25.22.22 for Android via the Google Play Beta Program. The new update introduces a disappearing timer feature for the “About” status section, allowing users to control how long their profile note remains visible.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new Safety Overview feature aimed at preventing messaging scams, especially those targeting users in Southeast Asia.

WhatsApp is experimenting with a bold new feature in its latest Android beta (v2.25.22.13): Guest Chats. As the name suggests, this feature is a way to message people who don’t even have a WhatsApp account.

In this latest WhatsApp beta news, WhatsApp is refining its username feature with a new privacy tool called the “username key.” This optional setting acts as a gatekeeper—users who enable it can require others to enter a unique code before messaging them via username, adding a protective layer against unsolicited chats.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new beta update for Android—version 2.25.21.23—which introduces a feature that allows users to import their profile photos directly from Facebook or Instagram.