Meta-owned WhatsApp today launched Writing Help, a writing tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to help you compose messages faster.
WhatsApp rolls out its own AI writing tool
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Disappearing options are coming to WhatsApp statuses
Meta is adding new options to WhatsApp's status feature to let you personalize the About section of your profile with disappearing settings.
WhatsApp guest mode will let you chat without any app or account required
Meta is working on a WhatsApp guest mode that will let you chat with other people without installing any app or even creating an account.
WhatsApp message reminders will ensure you don’t forget about follow-ups
WhatsApp will enable you to schedule reminders for specific messages and receive timely notifications so you don't forget about important follow-up replies.
Threaded message replies are coming to WhatsApp for iPhone
Meta is currently testing threaded message replies in WhatsApp for iPhone for more structured conversations, especially in busy group chats.
WhatsApp will finally let you switch between two different accounts on one iPhone—no business app needed
Meta is adding multi-user support to WhatsApp, allowing you to switch between two accounts on the same iPhone without using WhatsApp Business.
Meta launches AI-powered WhatsApp message summaries in the US
Meta has launched message summaries in WhatsApp for iOS and Android, using artificial intelligence (AI) to create a summary of your unread messages in a chat.
Tapbacks on CarPlay 26: Now you can crash with feeling while reacting with emoji
Apple is bringing Tapbacks to Messages on CarPlay. Now you can react to chats with emoji while driving because what could possibly go wrong?
9 new recently launched WhatsApp features you may have missed
Learn about the new messaging features in WhatsApp for iPhone and Android that arrived recently across the Chats, Calls and Updates tabs.
iOS 26 could bring Messages polls and automatic translation of chats
Apple's iOS 26 software could enhance the iPhone's built-in Messages app with new capabilities, including polls and automatic translation.
WhatsApp usernames coming to let you stop sharing your actual phone number
WhatsApp will let you sign in to the service with just a username or screen name instead of your phone number for increased messaging and texting privacy.
WhatsApp for iPad is finally here after 15 years
Meta has finally released a native WhatsApp interface for Apple's iPad, and it's available in WhatsApp for iOS v25.16.81 which just hit the App Store.