Tue, 21-Oct-2025

WhatsApp Tests Group Chat Mentions in Status Updates for Android Users

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WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its latest beta version for Android, allowing users to mention group chats in their status updates. This feature builds on the app’s previous addition of contact mentions in status updates, expanding the functionality to entire groups. With this update, users can notify an entire group in a … Read more

WhatsApp is currently testing 60-second status updates

WhatsApp is currently testing 60-second status updates

60-second videos on WhatsApp Status are only available in the latest beta version for Android, version 2.24.7.6. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is developing 60-second status updates, a highly requested feature. The new feature allows uploading 60-second status updates on WhatsApp. The option to upload 60-second videos on WhatsApp Status is exclusive to the latest beta … Read more

WhatsApp is adding voice messages to status updates

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Voice messages can now be added to someone’s status. It uses the text-based status update screen and adds a voice recording button. To record, press it and start speaking, like a WhatsApp voice message. I’m curious how this feature was conceived and implemented. Were the creators thinking about Clubhouse or Twitter’s Spaces push? It would … Read more