From Missed Call Alerts To Status Stickers, WhatsApp Rolls Out Major Update For Indian Users: Check Full List Here

Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new update that touches almost every corner of the app, whether you use it to chat, hop on quick calls, or spend your evenings scrolling through Status updates, there’s

something new waiting for you. Meta has confirmed that the latest rollout includes fresh call features, interactive Status tools, and some surprisingly powerful upgrades to Meta AI. Here’s a closer look at what’s changing and why users in India may actually find this update genuinely useful.Missed Call Notes, Voice Chat Reactions And Better Video CallsWhatsApp Calling: The app now lets you leave a short voice or video message right at the moment someone misses your call. No need to hunt for the chat window or type out a follow-up message; the option pops up instantly, based on whether your call was audio or video.Voice Chats: You can now react without breaking the flow of the conversation, the equivalent of raising a glass and saying cheers without actually interrupting anyone. Group video calls have been given a practical tweak too. The interface now highlights whoever is speaking, making it far easier to follow conversations with multiple participants.ALSO READ: Sam Altman's OpenAI Brings ChatGPT 5.2 To Compete With Google Gemini 3: Features, How To Use, And MoreWhatsApp Status Gets More InteractiveIf you enjoy posting Status updates, this update gives you more ways to play around. You can now add music lyrics, interactive question stickers, and other creative elements that invite your contacts to respond. Meta AI is also stepping deeper into the Status experience. Its image generation tool has been upgraded with tech from Midjourney and Flux, giving your celebratory visuals or festival greetings a much richer look. One standout addition is the ability to animate any still photo into a short video, something users can share in chats or add directly to their Status.ALSO READ: Meta May Bring A New AI Model In 2026 To Compete With ChatGPT And Google Gemini, Here's What You Need To KnowDesktop App Refresh And New Channel ToolsWhatsApp’s desktop experience for Windows, Mac and the Web has been quietly improving, and this update brings one of the more useful changes yet. A redesigned media tab now lets you search for documents, photos, links and videos across all chats in one place. Link previews have been trimmed down to take up less space, which is a welcome fix for cluttered conversations.