New logout feature will let WhatsApp users sign out without losing data, offering more flexibility for breaks or account switching.

WhatsApp to launch Chat Media Hub, letting users manage all shared media across chats with filters, file info, and bulk actions.

For iOS users, the feature is accessible by navigating to Settings and tapping on the profile photo option.

WhatsApp to let users reshare status updates with privacy controls and toggle-based permission in upcoming update.

The platform was initially banned in February 2024 following political unrest and widespread misinformation circulating online.

WhatsApp drops support for iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus—users must upgrade to iOS 15.1 or newer to keep messaging.

Currently, WhatsApp is trialing a restriction that limits users to sending a maximum of 35 broadcast messages per month.

Until now, voice and video calling on WhatsApp has been limited to its mobile apps and desktop clients for Windows and macOS.

WhatsApp introduces single-tap voice recording to make sending voice messages faster, easier, and more intuitive for users.

Advanced Chat Privacy is an optional setting that restricts how messages and media can be used or distributed outside WhatsApp.

Mosseri noted that while Edits may resemble CapCut on the surface, it’s designed to serve a different audience.

This new feature supports five languages at launch—Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese (Brazil), Hindi, and Russian.