WhatsApp Messenger

Recent Updates

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  . You can now schedule and view upcoming calls from the Calls tab. Tap the “+” icon and select “Schedule call”, then pick a contact/group to share a call invite.
  . Group chats now have a unified Calling icon, with new options to organize calls and select participants for audio or video calls.
  
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  2025-10-10

• Version

  . We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience.
  
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  2025-09-06

• Version

  . Chat Themes allow you to customize your bubble color and wallpaper. Choose from pre-set themes, new wallpapers, or mix and match. Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Chats’ > ‘Default chat theme’ to change it everywhere or ‘Chat themes’ in Contact or Group info to change it for a specific chat.
  
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

  2025-06-25

• Version

  . You can now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending. Long press a message and choose ‘Edit’ to get started.
  . Group chats show the profile photos of their participants.
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

  2025-04-16

• Version

  . You can now add AR effects, backgrounds and filters from the Camera. Open Camera and tap the ‘wand’ icon to get started.
  . You can now transcribe voice notes . Long press on a voice message and choose ‘Transcribe’ to get started.
  
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

  2025-01-21

• Version

  . You can now double tap to quickly react to a message.
  . Sharing multiple images and videos now sends as a collection.
  . You can now share sticker packs as a message in your chats. Tap the three dot menu next to a pack and choose ‘Send’ to get started.
  
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

  2025-01-21

• Version

  • To create/edit stickers from photos tap the ‘emoji’ icon in chat composer, navigate to the ‘sticker’ tab, and tap “Create” to use the new sticker creator
  • Added filters at top of chats for All, Unread and Groups
  • Screen sharing during video calls now supports sharing audio too
  • New app UI including bottom navigation, new icons, wallpaper and color updates
  
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks.

  2024-05-20

• Version

  • Updated icons and illustrations
  • Updated colors. The navigation bar at the top of the screen is now white
  
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

  2024-04-24

• Version

  • Navigation of the app has changed with tabs at the bottom. Tap the tabs at the bottom of the screen to access Chats, Updates, Communities and Calls
  • Screen sharing during video calls now supports sharing audio too
  
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

  2024-04-18

• Version

  • You can instantly record and send video messages in chats. Long press the camera next to the text field in chat to get started.
  • Added new text formatting options: quotes (> text), bullets (* text or - text), numbered lists (1. text), and inline code (`text`).
  
  These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

  2024-03-25