WhatsApp continues to expand features in version Beta to Android and iOS, with a focus on channels, privacy and artificial intelligence integration. Testadores recent accessed news that shows the number of times a channel update has been forwarded, allowing administrators to measure the organic reach of posts. Essa functionality appears in the Atualizações tab and is already available for some Beta users in version 2.26.10.3 for Android and equivalent on iOS.
Meta is also testing a dedicated Meta AI tab in the app for Android. Essa section centralizes all interactions with AI, facilitating access to features such as generating responses, editing images and summarizing conversations. Usuários Beta report that the tab appears in the bottom or top bar, depending on the device, and organizes AI tools more intuitively than in previous versions.
Channel administrators gain more visibility into engagement. The forward count displays how many times a specific post left the original channel and circulated in individual chats or groups. Essa metric helps creators understand which content generates the most shares and adjust publishing strategies. The news reinforces WhatsApp’s effort to make channels a more professional and measurable tool.
Privacy features advance in statuses and chats
WhatsApp Beta improves privacy controls on statuses. Testadores see information about the settings applied in each update, such as who was able to view or reupload the content. Isso increases transparency and helps users better manage who accesses their temporary posts.
Sensitive conversations receive extra protection. Recursos as media auto-save blocking and export restrictions remain in advanced testing. Essas options aim to reduce risks in confidential chats, especially in groups or personal conversations.
Integration with Meta AI gains prominence
The Meta AI tab appears as a central hub for intelligent features. Usuários quickly access tools for generating text, images and organizing chat history. The new feature organizes interactions with AI in one place, avoiding distractions from normal conversations.
Premium subscription plans advance in testing. Versões Beta indicate paid options that remove ads in the Atualizações tab and release extras, such as pinning more conversations or accessing higher AI tiers. Essas changes follow regional regulations, as in Europa.
Channels and statuses receive detailed metrics
Counting forwards in channels expands the analytics available to administrators. Cada update shows the exact number of shares, helping to assess virality without revealing users’ identities. Essa function now appears in gradual rollout for Beta testers.
Statuses continue to evolve with interactive elements. Recursos like animated stickers, reactions and AI edits remain in the testing phase, allowing for more dynamic creations. The visualization interface also gains refinements for better usability.
Tests prepare broad rollout
WhatsApp releases frequent updates to the Beta program via Google Play and TestFlight. Essas versions allow experimentation before reaching the general public. Recursos as the tab Meta AI and channel metrics should stabilize in the coming weeks.
Administrators and ordinary users benefit from the changes. Canais gain professional tools, while privacy reinforces trust in the app. Centralized AI integration simplifies everyday life.
The application maintains a focus on security and usability. Todas personal messages remain end-to-end encrypted. The new features do not affect private chats.
