Upcoming Features: WhatsApp will soon launch 6 new features, learn more..

You will now be able to apply complete privacy settings to your profile cover photo. You will be able to decide who sees it and who it's hidden from. This feature is currently being tested on the iOS beta version 26.1.10.73. You will no longer have to struggle to find the right sticker. As soon as you type a message, WhatsApp will suggest the most relevant stickers based on your words.

This will increase both the speed and enjoyment of chatting. When sending a link, its preview will now look even better. Along with the link, its title, image, and a short description will be displayed, allowing the recipient to get information about the link without opening it. You will now have more controls when uploading a status. You will be able to manage your privacy settings more easily and see who your status is reaching. These features are currently available on Android beta 2.26.2.9 and the latest iOS version.

The company plans to gradually roll them out globally to all regular users. WhatsApp's 2026 vision is entirely user-centric. The main objective of these updates is to make chatting more secure, personalized, and interactive so that users' trust in the app is further strengthened.

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