WhatsApp Blog

We're always working on making WhatsApp easier to use and more fun, so we’re excited to kick off the new year with a variety of new features and design improvements.

Improved calling on WhatsApp

Sending a voice message makes connecting with friends and family even more personal. There’s something special about hearing your loved one’s voice even when you’re far away. Though sometimes, you’re on the move, in a loud place, or you receive a long voice message that you just can’t stop and listen. For those moments we’re excited to introduce voice message transcripts. Voice messages can be transcribed into text to help you keep up with conversations no matter what you’re doing.

With Lists, you can now filter your chats with custom categories of your choice. Whether that's a list for family, work or your local neighborhood, Lists help you focus on the conversations that are most important, when you need them.

What's more important than sending a message? It's the person you're sending it to, of course. Today we're making it easier to privately add and manage your contacts on WhatsApp, from any device you may be using.

WhatsApp Status is the best way to stay connected with friends and family and now we're making it even better. With status likes, private mentions and the ability to reshare a status you're mentioned in, we're making it easier to reach the people who matter most.

Conversations on WhatsApp should always feel fun and expressive and today, we're rolling out filters and backgrounds to make your video calls even more engaging.

At Meta Connect today, we announced a new set of updates that will make it possible to talk to Meta AI in real-time with your voice or send it photos to edit. These updates will make it easier for more people to explore their ideas, improve their chats, and try new things.