Meta has released a major WhatsApp update bringing several new features and improvements across calls, group chats, events, channels and more.
WhatsApp gains a bunch of new features, including pinch to zoom on video calls
App Updates
You can now skip ahead in Instagram reels by holding down on either screen edge
Meta has updated the Instagram app with a TikTok-like fast-forward feature in reels, so you can play the video at double speed to skip the boring parts.
Apple Music Classical gains curated stations, personalized recommendations and time-synced listening guides
Apple Music Classical has gained new features in the latest update to the app, such as personalized recommendations and other improvements.
Gemini AI features pulled from the Google app, use the standalone Gemini iPhone app instead
Google has removed Gemini, its artificial intelligence (AI) model, from the Google app for iPhone and iPad in favor of the standalone Gemini iPhone app.
WhatsApp rolling out chat themes with custom backgrounds and bubble colors
WhatApp is rolling out chat themes to let iPhone and Android owners personalize the background and the color of the chat bubbles.
Prime Video on Apple TV app should be less awful now following the latest update
Amazon has updated its Prime Video app on Apple TV with much-needed improvements, making it feel less clunky and more like a proper tvOS app.
Netflix finally brings full-season downloads to its iOS app
At long last, the Netflix app for iPhone and iPad allows you to download an entire season of a series for offline viewing via a newly added Season Download button.
The Apple Store shopping app launches in India, expanding Apple’s presence
The Apple Store app has launched in India, bringing the same shopping experience as in other countries where the software is available.
WhatsApp gains AR camera effects, quicker reactions and other perks
Meta has rolled out four new features to WhatsApp for iPhone and Android, including new camera effects comprising 30 backgrounds, filters and AR effects.
Live Activities: Track your Disney mobile food orders on the iPhone’s lockscreen
The Disneyland and Walt Disney World mobile apps now let you track your food orders live on the iPhone’s lockscreen without opening the apps.
Telegram gains new message filters, collectible gifts, and other perks
Telegram's first update in 2025 brings new message search filters, third-party verification, collectible gifts, custom emoji in chat folder names and more.
Microsoft Teams for iPad now works with external USB-C cameras and webcams
Microsoft Teams for iPad now supports external USB-C cameras for enhanced videoconferencing with sharper images, adjustable angles and other perks.