New supervision feature aims to balance teen privacy with early intervention as platform expands mental health safeguards
After years of being conspicuously absent, scheduled messages may finally be coming to WhatsApp. New beta references suggest Meta is building the feature behind the scenes. It is not live yet, but the groundwork appears to be in place, hinting at a long-overdue upgrade for users.
WhatsApp is preparing to give users more control over how messages are revealed in chats. The platform is working on a new ‘Spoiler’ formatting option that will let users hide parts of a message behind a tap-to-reveal overlay.
The rollout comes just days after Meta was sued over alleged false claims about WhatsApp’s privacy protections, putting fresh attention on how the platform handles user security.
WhatsApp is finally testing a long-requested feature that lets group admins decide whether new members should see recent chat history. The option is now live for a small set of beta users on iOS and Android, hinting at a wider rollout soon.
The reason was rather peculiar but going by the concerns raised by Denmark shuttler Mia Blichfeldt it was inevitable.
WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh set of group chat features aimed at making conversations clearer, more expressive and easier to organise. The updates introduce custom member tags, text-based stickers and improved event reminders, building on the app’s broader push to make group messaging more useful and less chaotic.
WhatsApp is testing new features that show connected peripherals like the Apple Watch more clearly and introduce a simpler, more detailed interface for clearing chat messages and managing storage.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Channels, which could allow admins to post quiz-based updates for followers. This will allow admins to create and share interactive multiple-choice quizzes, with the option to include images for each choice.
YouTube has started to test direct messaging in its interface, which will let you share videos directly with other users in a personal chat on the platform. The feature was initially turned down in 2019 to focus on public conversations through comments and community posts.
While WhatsApp hasn’t shared a public rollout timeline, the feature appears to be fairly advanced in testing. With multi-account support and usernames both in development, WhatsApp is gearing up for one of its biggest usability upgrades in years.
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Apple is introducing a new PhotoKit framework in iOS 26.1 that allows third-party photo apps to perform seamless background backups. The update ensures reliable cloud storage without requiring users to reopen apps.
Apple’s iOS 26 includes a hidden Phone app feature that allows users to see an extended call history with individual contacts, providing detailed data for personal or legal use.
Apple’s iOS 26 update adds Call Reasons, a smart feature that lets unknown callers explain why they are calling, helping users avoid spam while ensuring important calls get through.
WhatsApp is working on username support that will let users reserve handles before full rollout, a move that brings it closer to rivals like Telegram and Signal.
This change may seem minor, but it’s one of those subtle quality-of-life tweaks Apple often slips into its yearly updates. Whether you want a quick one-minute buffer before getting up or a luxurious 15-minute nap, the choice is finally yours.
The rollout starts today in a limited set of languages. On Android, the feature will initially support English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic. iPhone users get wider coverage right away, with translations available in over 19 languages.
Currently, the @everyone mention can be used by any group member, not just admins, to notify all participants. While useful in some contexts, it has also been seen as disruptive when overused. The mute option is therefore being developed to give users more control over their chat experience.
WhatsApp’s message reminders are small but powerful: a built-in to-do list tucked inside your chats. Rolling out in version 25.25.74, the update ensures you won’t forget to follow up on an important chat, whether it’s a work detail, a friend’s request, or just a message you want to revisit later.
YouTube unveiled a slate of new features aimed at helping creators work faster and connect more deeply with their audiences. Unsurprisingly, AI is at the centre of it all.
It took nearly a decade, but Apple is finally letting iPhone and iPad owners record their screens in the quality they actually see them. iOS 26 upgrades screen recordings to full resolution — a small but overdue fix.
By Gautam Hari Singhania, Certified Financial Planner