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.

WhatsApp is finally getting a feature that's so basic one has to wonder why it wasn't there in the first place: usernames. That's right, the Meta-owned app still doesn't let you log in with a username and password, instead requiring you to punch in your phone number. But this appears to be changing.

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

The premium messaging platform, WhatsApp, is working on a new feature that will allow users to share their usernames instead of phone numbers to boost security.