News & Reviews:   Whatsapp

In the future, we could send a WhatsApp message to a third-party chat. WhatsApp has released its Android beta version 2.25.33.8 via the Google Play Beta Program, and the update introduces a feature that enables third-party chat interoperability, purportedly in response to European regulatory requirements.

Honestly, we are not surprised by this news. Ever since the pandemic, we have noticed that more scams have been disguised as Facebook ads. The recent news report by Reuters confirmed this, as internal documents reviewed by the media show that Meta projected it would earn about 10% of its 2024 annual revenue — roughly US$16 billion — from advertisements linked to scams and banned goods across its platforms.

Last week, it was reported that WhatsApp was testing a native WhatsApp app for the Apple Watch. Turns out we didn't have to wait long, as the beta test is over and the Apple Watch version is officially out. Find out how it differs from the mobile app below.

While there's no official announcement yet, WhatsApp has quietly begun testing a native app for the Apple Watch via TestFlight. This signals a major shift for users who rely on the wrist rather than the phone, and here's what we know so far.

Encrypting WhatsApp backups just got easier this morning after the app was updated to support Passkey. Messages backed up to the cloud can be locked using the Passkey system in the form of a fingerprint scan, face scan or passcode. So, what should you know about it?

In a strategic pivot within the AI and messaging landscape, Meta Platforms has announced that starting 15 January 2026, it will prohibit third-party general-purpose AI chatbots — including well-known names like ChatGPT and Perplexity — from operating on WhatsApp via its Business API.

In a recent update tied to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Meta has announced a raft of new safety features specifically designed to help users — especially older adults — spot and avoid online scams. Simply dubbed as an anti-scam tool, it will roll out to WhatsApp and Messenger.

ChatGPT will no longer be available via WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This was revealed by OpenAI through an official tweet on X (formerly Twitter), which also explained the reason for the termination. That said, what should you know about it?

According to TechCrunch, WhatsApp is currently developing a new feature that aims to limit the number of messages that can be sent in a new conversation when the recipient has not responded. So, what should you know about it?

In this latest update from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing one of the biggest visual overhauls in the app’s iOS avatar. The source reported that the update introduces Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language, first unveiled with iOS 26, bringing depth, layering, and fluidity to the messaging experience for the first time.