Overview
- Callers can now leave short voice or video notes tied to unanswered calls, positioned as a modern alternative to voicemail.
- Voice chats gain emoji reactions, and group video calls automatically spotlight the active speaker to clarify conversations.
- Meta AI inside WhatsApp now uses model capabilities from Midjourney and Flux and can animate any photo into a brief clip.
- Desktop apps for Mac, Windows, and Web add a consolidated media tab to search shared files, with cleaner link previews in chats.
- Status and Channels receive interactive stickers, music lyrics, and question prompts for direct engagement, with features rolling out in phases worldwide.