WhatsApp Developing Birthday Reminders Feature for Android Users
WhatsApp is developing the birthday reminders feature for Android users in beta 2.26.27.3, adding a dedicated section for upcoming contact birthdays.
July 12, 2026
WhatsApp Rolling Out Group Chat Info Feature for iOS Users
WhatsApp is rolling out the group chat info feature for iOS beta testers, adding Members, Media, and Settings tabs after Android build 2.26.24.3.
July 6, 2026
WhatsApp Rolling Out Paid Partnership Feature for Some Beta Testers
WhatsApp is rolling out the paid partnership feature for some beta testers on Android and iOS, letting channel admins label sponsored updates permanently.
July 6, 2026
DeepSeek Announces V4 Pro and Flash Models for API Users
DeepSeek announced the V4 models for API users in deepseek-v4-pro and deepseek-v4-flash, confirming a mid-July official launch with peak pricing.
July 5, 2026
OpenAI Announces GPT-5.6 Feature for ChatGPT Users
OpenAI announced the GPT-5.6 Sol Terra Luna feature for ChatGPT users in the June 26 2026 preview, limited to trusted partners only.
July 5, 2026
WhatsApp Launches Username Feature for Android and iOS Users
WhatsApp launched the Username feature for Android and iOS users in the latest version, letting people reserve a handle before the full rollout.
July 5, 2026
WhatsApp Rolling Out Green Dot Feature for Some Beta Testers
WhatsApp is rolling out the green dot feature for some beta testers in iOS build 26.26.10.72, showing online status in the chat info screen.
July 4, 2026
WhatsApp Rolling Out Primary Device Feature for Some Beta Testers
WhatsApp is rolling out the primary device feature for some beta testers on Android tablets, adding a new screen to transfer accounts directly.
July 3, 2026
WhatsApp Rolling Out Primary Device Setup Feature for Some Beta Testers
WhatsApp is rolling out the primary device feature for some beta testers in iPadOS 26.25.74, letting users register their account directly on iPad.
July 3, 2026
WhatsApp Released GIPHY GIF Provider Feature for Android and iOS Users
WhatsApp released the GIPHY GIF provider feature for Android and iOS users in a server side update, replacing Tenor after its API shutdown.
July 1, 2026