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This week, WhatsApp rolled out a series of updates that don’t merely add features — they reshape the user experience across both iOS and Android. From enabling multi-account support on iPhones to enhanced notification controls for channel admins and increased privacy for widget users, WhatsApp is giving users more control, more security, and simpler organization.

✅ One App, Two WhatsApp Accounts (iOS Only)

For years, iPhone users have waited for the ability to run multiple WhatsApp accounts on one device. That wait is now over. WhatsApp has begun rolling out the multi-account feature on iOS, allowing users to maintain separate personal and professional numbers within a single app.

Highlights:

• Separate chat, media and notification settings for each account

• Your business chats won’t appear in your personal feed

• Privacy settings remain distinct for both accounts

This is particularly helpful for users who want to keep work and life compartments clean without switching apps.

🔔 Advanced Channel Notification Controls

Running a channel isn’t just about posting content — it’s also about managing is engagement and follower activity. In beta version iOS 25.34.10.71, WhatsApp introduced a Notification Management setting for channel owners and co-admins.

Admins can now decide which notifications they want:

• New follower joins

• Post reactions and engagement

• Edits/changes by co-admins
  They can disable the less relevant notifications and only get alerts they care about.

🔒 Pixel VIPs Widget Privacy Control

Android users with the VIP Contacts widget (on Google Pixel phones) see their most important contacts’ activity on one screen. But what if you don’t want WhatsApp chats or media included in that widget?

The new Android beta version 2.2535.2 lets users block WhatsApp content from appearing in the widget entirely. So even VIP contacts’ WhatsApp logs won’t show up unless you allow them.

🧪 Beta Switch Feature Inside App

No more waiting for the Play Store to join a WhatsApp beta. The app is testing an in-app beta switch feature that lets selected users toggle into the beta version from within settings.

• Works like WhatsApp Web Beta

• Once switched, the app updates with new features automatically

• Limited rollout initially to prevent bugs and maintain stability

📝 Dynamic “About” Status — More than Just Text

WhatsApp’s old static “About” section has gotten a fresh update: it’s now dynamic.

• Users can write custom texts, use emojis, and update their mood or activity

• Options to set a timer for how long the “About” appears (hours/days/months)

• Ideal for people who often update status like: “In meeting”, “Travelling”, “Unavailable”

This gives you more flexible self-expression without needing to update status stories repeatedly.

🎯 Why These Changes Matter

Together, these updates demonstrate WhatsApp’s shift from purely messaging to a more personalized, professional and privacy-centric platform.

• Multi-account support helps professionals and small business users

• Enhanced notifications and dynamic features benefit channel admins and content creators

• Privacy controls cater to users worried about unwanted exposure or data sharing

🧭 Final Takeaways for Users

• If you use WhatsApp for both work and personal life, the iOS multi-account feature is a game-changer

• Channel owners should explore the new notification settings to better manage alerts

• Android VIP users can now safeguard what appears in their widgets

• Want early access to features? Use the in-app beta switch when available

• Customize your “About” section to reflect your status without over-posting

These updates show WhatsApp is building for both everyday users and power users.
Keep your app updated, check for the latest version, and dive into the new settings to get the most out of these smarter features.