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WhatsApp media, storage, and account management
Overview
WhatsApp is expanding its account management, customization, and cross-platform integration capabilities. Building on previous testing for multi-account support on iOS, the platform is developing an update that allows iPhone users to manage up to three distinct accounts on a single device to separate personal, professional, and business communications. These accounts remain entirely independent, with separate chat histories, notifications, privacy settings, and backups. New features focus on Meta ecosystem integration and data transparency. Users can access and share content—such as Stories, posts, and Reels—directly from Instagram and Facebook via the WhatsApp media selector. On Android beta, testing has progressed to include a dedicated Instagram Reels shortcut in the attachment menu. This shortcut, which requires linking to Meta’s Accounts Center, provides access to ‘Recents’, ‘Saved’, and ‘Liked’ categories. Connectivity and communication tools are also evolving. WhatsApp has launched a guest calling feature for individuals without an account, supporting up to 32 participants via web browser. Testing of a scheduled messaging feature has expanded to iOS users via TestFlight. By long-pressing the send button, users can schedule text, links, and media for delivery between 10 minutes and two weeks in advance. These messages are processed on backend servers to ensure delivery even if the device is offline, though current testing limits media to one file per message. In group chats, messages are only delivered to members present at the time of scheduling. Additionally, WhatsApp is developing a call filter for Android to manage unknown numbers. This tool may offer settings to silence unknown callers or an ‘Ask’ mode, where the app automatically answers the call and provides a local, on-device text transcription of the caller’s reason for calling.
Entities
WhatsApp · Meta · Android · WABetaInfo · Google
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] WhatsApp is testing a feature to play video Status updates at double speed.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The feature has already appeared in test versions for iOS.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Users can accelerate video playback by holding down the right side of the screen.
- [● 3 SOURCES] WhatsApp Status updates have a maximum duration of 30 seconds.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meta has not announced an official release date for the feature.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The speed increase is temporary and returns to normal when the user releases the screen.
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp introduces new call features and spam protection
WhatsApp is rolling out new features including advanced spam filters for unknown callers and the ability for non-account holders to join calls as guests via web browsers.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesWhatsApp developing AI call filter for unknown numbers
WhatsApp is testing an Android feature that automatically screens unknown calls by asking callers for their purpose and providing a real-time local transcription to the user.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp introduces scheduled messaging for iPhone users
WhatsApp is testing scheduled messaging for iOS beta users, allowing automated delivery of texts and media. Meanwhile, a fake WhatsApp app with 500,000 downloads was removed from the Google Play Store.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesWhatsApp tests Instagram Reels shortcut for Android users
WhatsApp is testing an Android beta feature that adds a shortcut to the attachment menu, allowing users to share Instagram Reels directly from their chats.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 21 sourcesWhatsApp tests message scheduling feature for iPhone users
WhatsApp is testing a new message scheduling feature for iPhone beta users, allowing timed delivery of text and media.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp introduces guest calling feature for non-users
WhatsApp's new guest calling feature allows non-users to join audio and video calls via a web browser link.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sourcesWhatsApp develops call-screening feature for Android
WhatsApp is testing an Android feature that automatically answers unknown calls, providing a live transcript of the caller's intent so users can decide whether to pick up.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesWhatsApp introduces message scheduling and interface updates
WhatsApp is rolling out a message scheduling feature and testing a redesigned chat interface for Android users to improve communication and app aesthetics.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp tests automated message scheduling feature
WhatsApp is testing a message scheduling feature for Android beta users, allowing automated delivery of text and media up to two weeks in advance.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 39 sourcesWhatsApp tests message scheduling feature for Android
WhatsApp is testing an Android beta feature that allows users to schedule texts, links, and media for delivery up to two weeks in advance.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 27 sourcesWhatsApp tests message scheduling and new contact features
WhatsApp is testing new features including message scheduling, a dedicated contacts tab for Android, and interface redesigns for both Android and iOS to improve user organization and navigation.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesWhatsApp tests 2x playback speed for video Status updates
WhatsApp is testing a feature for its Status updates that allows users to play videos at 2x speed by holding the right side of the screen, currently appearing in iOS and Android beta versions.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp tests new interface and communication features
WhatsApp is testing new features, including a dedicated Contacts tab, browser-based calling for non-users, voice-to-text dictation, and support for up to three accounts on one device.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp develops new Contacts tab and birthday reminders
WhatsApp is testing new beta features, including a dedicated Contacts tab with online status indicators and automated birthday reminders pulled from phone contact lists.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sourcesWhatsApp tests direct Instagram and Facebook content sharing
WhatsApp is testing a feature to share Instagram and Facebook content directly via its media picker and is expanding AI bot integration for iOS users.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesWhatsApp develops new calling and contact features
WhatsApp is testing new beta features, including the ability to host calls for non-users via web links and a new contact tab that provides automated birthday reminders based on phone address books.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 14 sourcesWhatsApp rolls out Meta integrations and multi-account features
WhatsApp is testing new features including direct content sharing from Instagram and Facebook, multi-account support for up to three profiles on iOS, and expanded chat theme customization.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesWhatsApp developing three-account support for iPhone
WhatsApp is testing a new feature for iPhone that would allow users to operate three separate accounts within the same app, maintaining independent chat histories and privacy settings for each.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sourcesWhatsApp tests support for three accounts on a single iPhone
WhatsApp is testing a new iOS feature that would allow users to manage up to three separate accounts on one device, maintaining independent chat histories and settings for each profile.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sourcesWhatsApp tests 2x video speed and guest calling features
WhatsApp is testing new iOS beta features, including 2x playback speed for Status videos and the ability for non-account holders to join calls via browser links.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesSmartphone storage management and data recovery tips
Users can optimize smartphone storage by managing app caches, clearing recycling bins, and utilizing cloud backups like Google Drive or iCloud to recover WhatsApp data and free up space.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp enables users to download account information reports
WhatsApp allows users to request and download a report containing account details, including profile info, linked devices, and security settings, though it excludes chat content and media.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesWhatsApp features for privacy and storage management
WhatsApp features include a discreet group exit function that only notifies administrators and a storage management tool to identify and delete large multimedia files to free up device space.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesWhatsApp features allow users to track message statistics and manage storage
WhatsApp users can access hidden settings to view their total sent and received messages and manage device storage by deleting large files.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesWhatsApp provides tools for message recovery and storage management
WhatsApp offers tools for recovering deleted messages via cloud backups and managing device storage through a dedicated storage management menu to delete large files.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp storage management tips to free up device space
WhatsApp users can free up smartphone and cloud storage by using the ‘Manage Storage’ tool to selectively delete large media files without losing entire chat histories.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWhatsApp auto-save of photos and videos can be disabled to free phone storage
WhatsApp’s default saves incoming photos and videos to the phone gallery, quickly filling storage. Users can stop this by disabling media auto‑download in Settings and turning off media visibility per chat.
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