WhatsApp

OpenAI has rolled out custom transparent sticker creation in ChatGPT, enabling users to export personalized packs directly to WhatsApp and iMessage.

WhatsApp upgraded its account security settings by adding alphanumeric password support for two-step verification and multi-device passkey options.

WhatsApp has rolled out new updates for group chats, including @all mentions that override mute settings, anonymous polls, and quick splinter group creation.

Meta is testing an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages and protect users from fraud.

The upcoming WhatsApp username feature has sparked security worries in Somalia and India over potential difficulties in tracking cybercriminals and militants.

WhatsApp will require iPhones to run iOS 15.5 or later starting November 30, 2026, affecting both personal and business users.

Meta rolls out incognito chat mode on WhatsApp and Meta AI app, allowing private conversations processed in secure systems. The feature supports sensitive discussions about health, finances, and career.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for children under 13, giving parents PIN-protected controls over contacts, groups, and activity alerts while preserving end-to-end encryption.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched the Al-Haramain WhatsApp service on February 17, 2026. The platform supports seven languages and operates around the clock via +966125746236.