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Mass messaging Google Chat wants you to share messages with groups easily with a new "Announcements" feature, which is like Channels on WhatsApp.

Tap to skip WhatsApp for iOS got a new update early this week, allowing users to control the platform's videos by double-tapping the screen.

Longer Statuses WhatsApp has been testing several new features over the past few weeks. The latest Android beta brings a highly requested Status update feature.

Private previews Currently, links sent in WhatsApp messages will automatically generate previews. Users will soon get an option to disable this feature if they prefer.

AI domination WhatsApp might let you jazz up backgrounds and tweak images using generative AI right in the app.

transcribe voice notes WhatsApp wants you to read voice notes if you find yourself in noisy environments and unable to hear them.

Biometrics and beyond WhatsApp beta is currently testing new app lock options in addition to biometrics.

Pin everything WhatsApp could soon include a better way to organize chats and messages on the platform.

Filtering out the noise Chat filters were previously tested last summer, and have reappeared in a new beta update.

Another privacy feature incoming WhatsApp has started rolling out screenshot blocking for profile pictures on the stable version of the app.