News & Reviews: Whatsapp
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Jul 03, 2025
At the annual Conversations event, WhatsApp announced new features for WhatsApp Business. These new features are targeted at larger businesses and enterprises, but what are they, and do you need them? Check the news below for some details.
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Jul 01, 2025
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing a highly anticipated update in its TestFlight beta for iOS (v25.19.10.74) that introduces multi-account switching. If implemented, it will be a big step toward seamless personal and professional account management on the iPhone.
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Jun 27, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorised a new law to create a state-backed messaging application, aiming to reduce the country's reliance on foreign-owned platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
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Jun 26, 2025
Nobody wants to read and catch up on a "million" messages after a long day. This is why WhatsApp is introducing a new Private Message Summaries feature aimed at helping users read a summary of what they have missed in their most active chats.
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Jun 24, 2025
As of 30 June 2025, the United States House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices. While the move does not involve any cost, it reflects growing concerns about cybersecurity and secure communications among public sector institutions worldwide.
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Jun 22, 2025
2 local teens were swiftly rescued by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) yesterday (21 June) after getting lost in the forest while hiking at Bukit Cherok Tok Kun in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. This is thanks to WhatsApp, as they were able to contact JBPM and share their exact location via the popular messaging app.
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Jun 17, 2025
Today, WhatsApp has introduced new features in its Updates tab, home to both Status and Channels, to help users discover more content, creators, and businesses more efficiently. Since it's on the business side of things, there is a fee to pay.
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Jun 13, 2025
What is next for WhatsApp? Well, according to WABetaInfo, there is a new Android beta version 2.25.18.18 in the Google Play Beta program. In the beta, there is a new AI-driven message summarisation feature for select users.
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Jun 12, 2025
WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that allows users to choose the quality of automatically downloaded photos and videos. So, what should you know about it?
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Jun 10, 2025
Instagram has long allowed users to use avatars as an alternative to profile pictures . Now, WhatsApp is also testing a similar feature in its latest update that allows users to add avatars to their profiles.
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