WhatsApp is testing ads in Status and paid channel subscriptions, all inside the Updates tab. Private messages remain encrypted and ad-free.

Meta has begun rolling out a new monetization strategy on WhatsApp. For the first time, the app (WhatsApp) will show ads and offer paid

This feature is still in beta testing on Android and is part of an opt-in system called Private Processing. WhatsApp says the summaries are generated in the cloud in a secure, isolated environment.

WhatsApp is experimenting with two new AI-powered features aimed at summarizing unread messages and improving text composition.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize unread messages in both one-on-one and group

Big privacy and security enhancement coming to WhatsApp: it will allow you to create a username and share that instead of your phone number, allowing you to keep your number private. Just like Telegram does (but far more secure than Telegram) pic.twitter.com/gqMKHTtmS0 — pablito.eth 🦇🔊 ♢ (@PabloSabbatella) May 29, 2025

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to create a username for their account, eliminating the need to show their phone number when connecting with other users.

WhatsApp is developing a username feature, allowing users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. This update, currently in beta testing, aims to enhance privacy by enabling communication through unique handles,

The premium messaging platform, WhatsApp, is working on a new feature that will allow users to share their usernames instead of phone numbers to boost security.