WhatsApp News & Updates for October 2025

WhatsApp adds Live photos custom themes and AI backgrounds for calls

20 days ago

WhatsApp has introduced new features to enhance chatting and calling. Users can now send Live and Motion photos, create custom chat themes with Meta AI, and access new sticker packs for more expressive conversations. Group chat searches have become easier, allowing users to find groups by searching for members. Android users can scan and send documents directly from the app. Additionally, Meta AI enables unique backgrounds for video calls and photos.

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WhatsApp launches message translation feature for easier communication

26 days ago

WhatsApp now offers message translations to help over 3 billion users communicate across languages. Users can long-press a message to translate it and select the desired language. Android users can enable automatic translation for entire chat threads. Translations happen on the device for privacy. The feature is gradually rolling out, starting with six languages for Android and over 19 for iPhone, aiming to break down language barriers.

Meta Expands WhatsApp Ads to Link Click-to-Message with Status Updates

1 months ago

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Meta is expanding WhatsApp ads by letting click-to-message ads link to WhatsApp Status updates instead of direct chats. This builds on June's WhatsApp Status ads, which show promotions between friends' updates. Advertisers can combine ads from Facebook and Instagram with WhatsApp Status, directing users to business chats. Ads appear in the Updates tab, separate from personal chats, to boost engagement among 100 million U.S. users.

WhatsApp updates video calls with AI backgrounds and new effects

1 months ago

WhatsApp now offers AI-generated backgrounds for video calls, adding new filters and effects to enhance user experience. This feature lets users customize call backgrounds with presets like beaches and forests. It follows earlier updates like chat themes and marks Meta's first AI background tool on WhatsApp, aiming to boost professional use. The update raises questions about authenticity but signals more AI integration ahead.

WhatsApp launches Private Writing Help to perfect message tone with AI suggestions

1 months ago

WhatsApp introduces Writing Help, an AI tool using Private Processing to keep messages private while offering tone suggestions like professional or funny. Meta never reads messages or rewrites. The feature is optional and off by default. Security audits by NCC Group and Trail of Bits confirm its privacy. Users activate it by tapping a pencil icon in chats.

New WhatsApp for Business Certification Boosts Developer Opportunities

2 months ago

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Meta has launched the WhatsApp for Business Technical Implementation Certification to help developers validate their skills and attract clients. This certification allows developers to demonstrate expertise, stand out from competitors, and build trust with clients. It can lead to more clients, higher earnings, and access to a global network. The exam covers setting up the WhatsApp Business Platform and integrating APIs. The certification exam is currently free.

WhatsApp launches new tools to fight scams and protect users globally

2 months ago

WhatsApp has introduced tools to help users spot scams and banned over 6.8 million scam-linked accounts in early 2025. Scammers use multiple platforms like WhatsApp, SMS, ChatGPT, TikTok, Telegram, and crypto to avoid detection. New features include safety alerts for unknown group invites and messages. Users are advised to pause, question, and verify suspicious messages before responding to avoid scams.

WhatsApp Introduces Channel Subscriptions and Promoted Channels in Updates Tab

3 months ago

WhatsApp is launching new features in the Updates tab, including channel subscriptions, promoted channels, and ads in Status. Users can subscribe to channels for exclusive updates and discover new ones. These features will not impact personal chats, and privacy is prioritized with end-to-end encryption. Ads will use limited information, and WhatsApp will not sell or share phone numbers. The rollout will happen over the next few months.

WhatsApp Business Calling API Enables Seamless End-to-End Customer Journeys

3 months ago

WhatsApp provides businesses with a trusted platform for customer engagement through the WhatsApp Business Calling API, which enables integrated native calling in one thread. This tool enhances lead conversion and customer support by streamlining sales processes and offering efficient escalation channels. Key features include user-initiated calls, business-initiated calls, and click-to-call buttons, all aimed at improving customer experiences.

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