<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Whatsapp ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/whatsapp Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:38:47 +0000 en <![CDATA[ WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-web-themes-might-soon-come-to-save-us-from-boring-gray-bubbles CVL45FRxon4aangeH5g5yZ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:38:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp’s big update fixes the three things users have been yelling about for years ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapps-big-update-fixes-the-three-things-users-have-been-yelling-about-for-years FEpaV7TVXqSgDfEBt5zxND Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp, Garmin? Fenix, Forerunners users, and more can now chat away with their watches ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/whatsapp-garmin-fenix-forerunners-users-and-more-can-now-chat-away-with-their-watches 4YGsMBocp5CgoEVEaWbfmN Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've wanted this for ages: WhatsApp Web can now handle calls ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-web-can-now-handle-calls RY3NydY4ntkzeiYWRb7Pef Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android users can now share their favorite Spotify songs through WhatsApp Status ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/spotify/android-users-can-now-share-their-favorite-spotify-songs-through-whatsapp-status isAbViDhXMMG8eyz4UJARG Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You might soon message non-WhatsApp users — here’s how Meta plans to pull it off ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/you-might-soon-message-non-whatsapp-users-heres-how-meta-plans-to-pull-it-off ra5GS27BnJnS2aaLf5c9ta Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:22:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp's new translation feature bridges language barriers in chats ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/latest-whatsapp-update-keeps-you-in-touch-language-translation-update oEUkAgrmN9ChxuDLUxdzh6 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:36:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp is cracking down on scams with new safety features ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-is-cracking-down-on-scams-with-new-safety-features XNtXm3oyvWMuXt8QJrPGjg Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta's Q2 earnings continue to soar as AI fuels its ad revenue ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/metas-q2-earnings-continue-to-soar-as-ai-fuels-its-ad-revenue gn6GrMX6n4TqtoU9FbqqnE Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:30:52 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:09:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp gives users 'Message Summaries' for when those texts pile up ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-unread-texts-message-summaries-meta-ai-rollout mKa9L3aLPAmJNosDSMPj46 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:36:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp unlocks new revenue streams, rolls out paid subscriptions, and more ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-businesses-post-ads-in-status-channel-subscriptions-update QzRaPwnJPhdBZUsMeGonBE Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:48:08 +0000 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:19:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Better late than never? WhatsApp finally arrives on iPad for more seamless messaging ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-finally-arrives-on-ipad-for-more-seamless-messaging RmjXsFAKQh8ju9HKs8NeLV Tue, 27 May 2025 18:54:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp tests a video and voice call upgrade with more privacy and emojis ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-voice-video-calls-privacy-reactions-test-spotted zXhefxRf5WLseTm9ZM9Fde Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:44:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp rolls out feature that lets you create AI versions of yourself ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-gains-upgraded-ai-avatars-adding-music-to-statuses 98mwuM5FGQGQHM3zSp2W5e Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:53:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp to bring collage feature for cleaner status updates with 'Layouts' ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/whatsapp-status-to-gain-collage-photo-sharing-feature WAE9rv39voQe5Td8fz2eq5 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:07:54 +0000 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:14:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp introduces chat themes to give your conversations a personalized look ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-introduces-chat-themes-and-new-backgrounds xCStbn87ncSmAdJpzNfNzD Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:03:34 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:05:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp could be among the first to support Google's 'Pixel Besties' feature ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-could-be-among-the-first-to-support-googles-pixel-besties-feature pnBnDk5Uk5fwARENUtdBHd Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:09:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta upgrades WhatsApp with a cross-posting feature for all your other profiles ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta-whatsapp-cross-posting-account-center-highlighted CYgnEmoTuCp7NRbFa5hisc Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:27:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp's latest update brings quicker emoji reactions and other notable features ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-starts-2025-with-a-bunch-of-new-updates WcDLVTA7z2QrQqCvFUN4FG Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:38:54 +0000 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:39:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp wants to make it easier to use Meta AI from your home screen ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-use-meta-ai-from-your-home-screen urysJjeoSpqeCShsrW89a5 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:58:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp upgrades its voice and video calling with better quality and control ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-voice-video-calling-holiday-upgrades vD2WMnGfyPoxfTAPsqMPaQ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp makes Voice Messages more accessible with new Transcripts feature ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-introduces-voice-message-transcripts Xc3SDuRPgXUAMqrhGk4Kpk Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:48:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp 'message drafts' are the missing piece Meta is finally rolling out ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta-whatsapp-message-drafts-rollout b5N2KPj4B4F7FFrZvBzJBm Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:17:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp could get a Google Lens-like feature to search images ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-likely-to-get-google-powered-reverse-image-search HBGdufTKvHTEyFQqTJ2sLQ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:40:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp could get a new trick to share media faster ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-could-get-a-new-trick-to-share-media-faster i9DFFvEQwMRtGBJeVhZtid Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:08:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp's new customization feature makes managing your chats much easier ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-expands-chat-filters-with-new-options BDsLmU4eoNzsJuaCJEztmn Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:01:09 +0000 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:01:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp is about to introduce usernames so you can ditch those phone numbers ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-likely-to-have-userames-soon ZpvScBPn9CvEwzxiYn2NaK Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:12 +0000 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:02:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta AI on WhatsApp may soon give smarter, more personalized responses ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta-ai-on-whatsapp-to-give-users-a-more-personalized-response DxBhQVzBTEeN6MUjQtwgYi Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:51:46 +0000 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:57:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta layoffs strike employees across the board to 'better align' with its goals ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta-social-media-reality-labs-layoffs-2024 eJi7HV6r5qXsA2gpidhdmn Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:18:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp is trying to out-cool Instagram with its latest Status updates ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-gets-status-liking-feature-and-private-mentions WzwYUz4MuYqG2fEBqwUstm Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:50:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp to make your video calls look cool with new filters and backgrounds ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-introduces-filters-and-backgrounds-for-video-calls p89XZBFX4gUiYuFmg5ruDB Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:59:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not all messaging apps are equal when it comes to encryption ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/not-all-messaging-apps-are-encrypted T3eqEkDZ5cRpjz9LS83hRZ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:22:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp is making it a snap to react with a double tap ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-is-making-it-a-snap-to-react-with-a-double-tap C8gxid3rArHzbRcowipQga Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:54:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp is testing a new look for status updates on Android and AI Studio ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-is-testing-a-new-look-for-status-updates-on-android-and-ai-studio ZaJPEvVR47i2sQnKRHF9TR Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:47:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp finally makes it easier to text your 'Favorite' people ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-favorites-filter YRY8YeFrJNuWU4pNTvyz7o Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:25:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp could soon let users create AI images of themselves ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-could-soon-let-users-create-ai-images-of-themselves Kjf8XxsksAw96L28mPJHYU Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:50:43 +0000 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:46:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger experience partial outage ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-and-facebook-messenger-experience-partial-outage HN3SMAEH6XkhpDMMqkpCn8 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:03:31 +0000 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:23:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp tests more convenient video message replies in latest update ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-convenient-video-message-reply-test ou2khaCc7s89iVQ4cDoF4S Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:22:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp finally lets you send HD photos and videos by default ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-finally-lets-you-send-hd-photos-and-videos-by-default ZazwXHcRi6i6H2LGGKfbhM Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:49:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp makes video and voice calling better on all platforms ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-highlights-calling-experience-updates oVDbuThU7jtx7K6APTtx88 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:43:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your WhatsApp status is getting another layer of privacy ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-status-privacy-change-reminder LywDhRTgoMxKMasaoN4FMh Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:20:41 +0000 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:20:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp finally heard your pleas for longer voice status updates ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-finally-heard-your-pleas-for-longer-voice-status-updates Mdn4t7tDhAHXRJzd9aMacR Mon, 27 May 2024 16:20:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp announces major design changes and a darker dark mode ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-brings-major-design-changes XJvTB4aoXd3crUgw7YfgAT Mon, 13 May 2024 12:34:10 +0000 Mon, 13 May 2024 12:44:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp Communities gain new features to help its members stay more organized ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-communities-gain-the-ability-to-create-events Eg3VxexwFcjrdfHb7gTbMi Fri, 03 May 2024 14:40:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp may soon add a feature that will make it easier to call people ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-working-on-in-app-dialer S89wmLpuzs4nTnTYemjoP7 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:59:58 +0000 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp is apparently making it easier to handle your top contacts ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-is-apparently-making-it-easier-to-handle-your-top-contacts oqhz7xMvdmSdqv6xyHrmuY Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:15:29 +0000 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:16:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp's new chat filters give you no more excuses for missing chats ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapps-new-chat-filters-give-you-no-more-excuses-for-missing-chats 6TDW4FyQtCTKynzRAUEeL8 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:14:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta's AI chatbot is reaching more WhatsApp users worldwide ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta-starts-testing-meta-ai-on-whatsapp KeFE2EJkRz3afqFAmHXBc9 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Messenger, like WhatsApp, gets the ability to share HD photos and more ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/messenger-gets-hd-photos-support-and-more NgGY7mhJkveqmpNfe9giCK Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:45:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta wants the court to dismiss an FTC antitrust lawsuit... again ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta-files-motion-dismiss-ftc-lawsuit VBSnuYh2GiBBzBmoGwy62Y Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:55:37 +0000 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:55:41 +0000