WhatsApp news and events in 2026
WhatsApp news, executive changes and Reddit, Glassdoor, podcast and web signals in one place. Every row is dated and links to its source.
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What changed at WhatsApp this week? Use Autobound signals for whatsapp.com.- Dated updates
- 79
- Last event
- Oct 29, 2026
Source: Autobound Signal API · 79 signals tracked for WhatsApp · updated
Overview
WhatsApp by topic
1executive move
26signals
25 in the last 90 days
- Reddit14
- Patents4
- X (Twitter)3
- Conference talks2
- and 3 more sources
Latest events
Latest WhatsApp events
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Get them with one API call- In developmentWhatsApp Payments could be coming to Nigeria as Google Pay shakes up bankingWhatsApp is developing a dedicated Payments section for Android and iOS that allows users to manage billing details, store payment cards, and complete purchases.
- In developmentWhatsApp Is Developing a Media Hub for iPhone UsersWhatsApp is developing a media hub feature for iOS to help users locate shared photos, videos, links, and content in one place.
- In developmentwhatsapp chat bar tested in new android beta layoutsWhatsApp is testing refreshed chat bar layouts in its Android beta version to enhance the messaging interface.
- PartnershipWhatsApp partners with WWE for NFL group chatWhatsApp has partnered with WWE to feature WWE Superstars sharing live commentary and reactions in The Chat during NFL games.
- In developmentWhatsApp Working on Stickers That Can Play SoundWhatsApp is developing a new sound stickers feature that allows users to send stickers with audio clips attached.
- In developmentWhatsApp Introduces New Security Alert for Android and iPhone UsersWhatsApp is testing a dedicated Contacts tab for Android.
- In developmentWhatsApp Tests New Focus Schedules And Restricted Chats For Better PrivacyWhatsApp is developing a new feature for WhatsApp Plus users that will allow them to automatically mute or hide specific chats outside of allowed times.
- LaunchWhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accountsWhatsApp has launched new parental controls for teen accounts, allowing guardians to manage interactions, content settings for Meta AI chats, and other privacy features.
- In developmentWhatsApp introduces new file sharing feature, details hereWhatsApp is developing a Bluetooth file-sharing feature that will allow nearby users to share files up to 2GB in size.
- In developmentWhatsApp is testing a new way to navigate on Android: What’s newWhatsApp is testing a redesigned bottom navigation bar with a floating effect for its Android application.
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curl -X POST https://signals.autobound.ai/v1/companies/enrich \
-H "X-API-KEY: $AUTOBOUND_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"domain":"whatsapp.com","limit":20}'Bulk data
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Page updated , the date of the newest row on this page.
Source. News, SEC filings (8-K, 10-K, 10-Q, Form D), hiring data and other signals (Reddit, podcasts, Glassdoor, reviews, social posts, patents, web traffic) from the Autobound Signal API.
Method. Stories are grouped when they report the same event within 14 days. Rows that do not name the company are removed. Each row links its source.
Data as of .