WhatsApp Web Stories

WhatsApp developing feature to let users copy specific text from messages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 03, 2025

Early previews suggest that users will be able to tap and hold on a message, then drag to highlight and copy specific text segments, like text selecti...

WhatsApp trials high-contrast mode to empower visually impaired users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 31, 2025

This feature, tailored for users with low vision or partial blindness, marks a thoughtful evolution in how one of the world’s most widely used messagi...

Users to soon connect on WhatsApp without sharing phone numbers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

The new feature will allow users to select a unique username and check its availability instantly or log in using the system.

WhatsApp launches Chat Media Hub on web to simplify access to shared media
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 27, 2025

The new Chat Media Hub changes that by consolidating all shared content in one place, presented in a clean, gallery-style layout that allows for quick...

WhatsApp to introduce smart message summaries for easier chats
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 07, 2025

The Meta-owned platform is currently testing a message summary tool that would help users quickly catch up on long conversations without having to scr...

Video and voice calling features to be added to WhatsApp Web
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

This new feature was only limited to the mobile application, and it will enable users to initiate and receive calls from their computers, eliminating...

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