For reference, WhatsApp currently lets users pin three chats only. The 'premium' subscription will let users pin several more, though a number hasn't been given. Similarly, the nature of the extra stickers and themes isn't clear just yet.

WhatsApp is about to introduce a major new capability, it’s reported and it will finally allow users of the WhatsApp web app to take part in voice and video calls. Parent company Meta has other innovations planned, including a feature for iOS users to be able to share their chat history with new group members. More on that below.

WhatsApp has introduced a new lockdown-style “Strict Account Settings” mode to give users stronger protection from unknown senders, malicious links, and targeted attacks.

WhatsApp announced a pair of anti-spyware security improvements today, including a new ‘Strict Account Settings’ mode and more.

Any warning from Google’s Project Zero threat hunters is taken seriously. This is the team behind many of the zero-day spyware discoveries plaguing Android and iPhone. This threat affects WhatsApp on Android, and relates to zero-click media downloads.

The new option, rolling out on Tuesday and called “Strict Account Settings,” is a one-click button in WhatsApp’s settings that activates a series of defenses.

WhatsApp is set to get a new subscription plan bringing paid features like more customisation and even more AI smarts to the messaging platform. A new report has spilled the beans on what the service might look like.

One of the longest-standing wishlist items for users of the web-based version of WhatsApp is at last on the way. Here are the details.

WhatsApp tips for 2026, from desktop video calls to view-once photos, so you protect privacy and cut chat noise faster

WhatsApp plans to charge developers of AI chatbots per message.