WhatsApp is testing ads in Status and paid channel subscriptions, all inside the Updates tab. Private messages remain encrypted and ad-free.

WhatsApp introduces ads and channel subscriptions in the Updates tab, but reassures users that private chats remain fully encrypted.

WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch.

This feature is still in beta testing on Android and is part of an opt-in system called Private Processing. WhatsApp says the summaries are generated in the cloud in a secure, isolated environment.

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize unread messages in both one-on-one and group

WhatsApp is experimenting with two new AI-powered features aimed at summarizing unread messages and improving text composition.

Your username must be between 3 and 30 characters long, and can include lowercase letters, numbers, periods, and underscores. Once you pick an available username, WhatsApp will show a confirmation screen with celebratory confetti, letting you know it’s been successfully linked to your account.

Meta has begun rolling out a new monetization strategy on WhatsApp. For the first time, the app (WhatsApp) will show ads and offer paid

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature called AI Studio that will allow users to create their custom chatbots.