WhatsApp
continues to work on a number of features in the new update aimed at improving
the user experience and providing greater privacy and ease of communication.
The latest beta updates released this week revealed a number of new features,
most notably the username reservation system, Incognito Mode for the Meta AI
assistant, along with improvements to the interface, calls, and status.
Key New
Features in the WhatsApp Update
- Username Reservation System
WhatsApp is currently developing a new system that will allow users to reserve their usernames in advance of the official launch of this feature.
This step aims to ensure fair access to unique usernames and prevent early adopters from monopolizing them.
The new
system will allow users to secure their preferred username early, with a
gradual rollout to ensure stable performance and monitor any technical issues
before full rollout.
- Quick Chat Shortcut from Status Screen
In the iOS 25.27.10.70 update, WhatsApp added a new shortcut next to each person viewing your status, allowing you to start a conversation directly from the status screen without having to return to the chat list.
This feature
simplifies communication and speeds up responses to viewers, enhancing
engagement and making conversations smoother and more intuitive.
- Meta AI Incognito Mode
With the WhatsApp beta update 2.25.28.12, WhatsApp is testing a new feature called "Meta AI Incognito Mode," which allows users to temporarily interact with AI without saving or using data for system optimization.
This feature
is similar to the incognito mode in browsers, where all conversations are
deleted after the session ends, giving users greater comfort and privacy when
discussing personal or sensitive topics.
- Live Photos Support and AI Tools
WhatsApp has begun supporting Live Photos on iOS and Android devices, allowing users to share images with motion and sound as they are.
It has also added new AI tools that enable users to create custom backgrounds for chats or video calls, along with improved productivity tools such as scanning, cropping, and direct file sharing within the app.
These
improvements make WhatsApp more integrated into everyday work and personal
communication.
- New Status Resharing Control
In the WhatsApp for iOS update, version 25.27.10.72, some users have gained a new option to control whether their statuses can be reshared.
The feature is available in both the privacy settings and the status editor, and is turned off by default to ensure user privacy.
WhatsApp
also displays a notification when a status is reshared without revealing any
personal data, enhancing transparency and trust.
- Unified Call Center on iOS
The WhatsApp for iOS update, version 25.27.73, introduced the Unified Call Center, a new interface that brings all calling functions together in one place within the Calls tab.
It allows
users to make individual or group calls, manage favorites, check business
accounts, and schedule calls with ease. This new design makes the calling
experience more organized and efficient for iPhone users.
- Reordering App Tabs
Some testers in the WhatsApp iOS update, version 25.28.10.70, noticed the "Chats" and "Updates" tabs swapping positions at the bottom of the app.
This
experiment sparked mixed reactions. Some considered it a step toward improving
navigation in preparation for a new design known as Liquid Glass, while others
felt it disrupted their usual visual habits. However, WhatsApp allows testers
to submit feedback to improve the interface before the final launch.
Beta Scam
Warning
WhatsApp has
warned users about a scam spreading on Telegram claiming to offer paid
invitations to join the beta version of the app via TestFlight.
The company
emphasized that the beta program is completely free and that any party
requesting payment to join is unofficial.
This warning is intended to protect users from falling victim to scammers who exploit people's eagerness to try out new features.
