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Recent coverage suggests WhatsApp is adding more iOS features (including an ephemeral capability) while expanding WhatsApp Web testing for group-based voice and video calls. Separately, Android users may get a simpler way to manage WhatsApp backups, and developers are exploring WhatsApp API options via third parties.

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Key Takeaway WhatsApp’s ecosystem is expanding across iOS, WhatsApp Web, and Android backups, with new group calling tests and added functionality in progress.
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WhatsApp’s ecosystem is expanding across iOS, WhatsApp Web, and Android backups, with new group calling tests and added functionality in progress.

Recent coverage suggests WhatsApp is adding more iOS features (including an ephemeral capability) while expanding WhatsApp Web testing for group-based voice and video calls. Separately, Android users may get a simpler way to manage WhatsApp backups, and developers are exploring WhatsApp API options via third parties.

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9to5Mac · 4d ago
WhatsApp Web extends voice and video calls test to group chats
Product Hunt · 19m ago
Zernio WhatsApp API
Android Authority · 22h ago
Google now gives you an easier way to manage WhatsApp backups
9to5Mac · 3d ago
WhatsApp working on yet another ephemeral feature on iOS

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Platform (iOS) WhatsApp is working on another ephemeral feature on iOS
WhatsApp Web testing Voice and video calls test extended to group chats
Platform (Android) Google provides an easier way to manage WhatsApp backups
Developer offering Zernio offers a WhatsApp API

What to Watch

  • Follow updates to WhatsApp Web voice/video calling tests for group chats. 9to5Mac
  • Watch for rollout details of WhatsApp’s new ephemeral feature on iOS. 9to5Mac
  • Check how Google’s improved WhatsApp backup management behaves on Android over time. Android Authority

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