# Mobile messaging and payment platform updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mobile-messaging-and-payment-platform-updates > Updated: 2026-10-05T14:49:28.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Major technology providers are implementing various updates and features across mobile messaging and payment platforms. WhatsApp has been testing navigation changes, such as a dedicated search button for iPhone users and a potential pill-shaped navigation bar for Android that may include a Meta AI tab. Google is expanding Google Messages capabilities through the RCS standard, with beta versions indicating the development of native video calling and interactive chats to educate users on RCS benefits. Additionally, Apple is redesigning the Apple Pay interface for iOS to allow users to swipe between cards and view detailed information during checkout. Recent developments show Google is exploring the integration of mini-games within Google Messages, with code discovered in the ‘Midnight’ beta suggesting users may soon play games like chess and billiards directly within chats. Meanwhile, Telegram users have faced notification delays or failures caused by system permission blocks and aggressive battery saving modes on various Android devices. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Telegram and Google messaging updates Telegram users can troubleshoot notification issues caused by battery optimization, while Google is testing in-app games like chess and billiards for Google Messages. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telegram-and-google-messaging-updates ### 2026-09-28: Tech companies roll out updates for WhatsApp, Google Messages, and Apple Pay Tech giants are updating mobile experiences: WhatsApp is refining search and AI navigation, Google Messages is integrating native video calls and RCS features, and Apple is redesigning the Apple Pay interface. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/google-and-whatsapp-roll-out-new-software-features-and-interface-updates --- Cite as: Mobile messaging and payment platform updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mobile-messaging-and-payment-platform-updates