News & Reviews:   Whatsapp

WhatsApp is set to phase out support for older Android devices later this year, as part of its ongoing effort to maintain performance and introduce newer features. The change will take effect on 8 September 2026, impacting users running outdated versions of the Android operating system.

In a surprising move, it appears that WhatsApp is moving closer to a subscription model. Apparently, the WhatsApp team is working on a new premium tier called WhatsApp Plus, which is now being tested with a limited number of users.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a paid channel feature (Channel Subscriptions) through an upcoming update. So, what should you know about it?

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has a new feature currently being tested: the ability to filter noise to improve audio and video call quality. That said, what should you know about it?

Today, WhatsApp has announced a new wave of features aimed at making chats easier to manage, more flexible across devices, and smarter with AI integration. The update focuses on solving everyday pain points such as storage limitations, switching phones, and juggling multiple accounts, while also introducing new AI-powered tools for messaging and media.

Recently, Meta was ordered by a New Mexico court to pay a USD375 million (~RM1.5 billion) penalty for misleading users about child safety on its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms. That said, what should you know about it?

Software companies are all about introducing new features. Some are crucial or useful, but there are those that are gimmicky or pointless. WhatsApp is the same with its constant updates, and how handy its latest one ends up being could be up for debate.

According to WhatsAppBetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently developing a small change that will allow Status to be displayed directly at the top of the 'Chats ' tab. That said, what should you know about it?

According to rumours, WhatsApp is currently testing Guest Chats for beta users on Android and iOS. Through this feature, users can generate an invitation link to start a conversation with someone who doesn't have a WhatsApp account. So, what should you know about it?

Meta has launched new tools on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp to help protect users from fraud. That said, what should you know about it?