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05/08/2026

✨ 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒔𝑨𝒑𝒑 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅! ✨

Group chats are where plans come together, decisions get made, and conversations happen every day. That's why WhatsApp is introducing new updates to make group chats even better.

📊 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: Set an end time for voting, hide voter names for more private responses, and edit poll questions within 15 minutes.

📣 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 @𝗮𝗹𝗹: Notify the whole group with a single mention for important updates, deadlines, or last-minute changes. Available for admins in groups with more than 32 members.

💬 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀: Start a new group chat with members from an existing group in just a tap – perfect for planning events, organising smaller discussions, or keeping the main chat clutter-free.

Read more here: https://about.fb.com/news/2026/08/were-upgrading-your-whatsapp-group-chats/

31/07/2026

: Calling on WhatsApp is getting even more convenient, with new features designed to make staying connected easier across devices.

Just like every WhatsApp call, these features are protected by end-to-end encryption, so your conversations remain private. Here's what's new:

💻 Make calls directly from WhatsApp Web: You can now make and receive one-on-one and group audio and video calls straight from your browser – no app download required.

🔄 Transfer calls across devices: Move an active group call seamlessly between your phone, desktop, or web browser without hanging up.

🚪 More control with Waiting Room: Approve participants before they join your group calls for added control and privacy.

🎥 HD video from the start: QuickHD brings high-definition video to your calls within the first few seconds.

🎙️ Clearer conversations: Noise Suppression helps reduce background noise so your voice comes through clearly, even in busy environments.

Read more here: https://blog.whatsapp.com/introducing-web-calling-on-whatsapp-plus-more-new-updates

28/07/2026

We're honoured to receive the Catalyst Award at the Digital for Life (DfL) Partners Appreciation 2026 in recognition of our efforts to promote scam awareness across Singapore. 🏆

Through our "Is This Legit?" initiative, Meta and EYEYAH!, in partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council, Singapore Police Force, and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, have worked together to help people recognise, question, and avoid online scams.

From interactive digital experiences and school assembly talks to community outreach programmes, we engaged parents, youths, and families through initiatives including the NCPC Scams Roadshow, Riakan Ilmu by MENDAKI, and the Digital for Life Festival. 🤝

A heartfelt thank you to our partners for their collaboration and shared commitment to building a safer digital future for everyone!

23/07/2026

#𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: WhatsApp has introduced new features to help you stay connected across more devices and the apps you use every day.

Whether you're chatting from your iPad, catching up on the road, or sharing your favourite song, WhatsApp is making it even easier to keep up with the moments that matter.

Here's what's new:

📱 Sign up on iPad: Create and register a WhatsApp account directly from your iPad, no need to link it to your phone.

🚗 A refreshed in-car experience: Use WhatsApp seamlessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to hear and reply to messages, make calls, and access your favourites, all hands-free.

📄 Improved PDF support: Open PDFs directly in WhatsApp on web and desktop, then highlight and annotate them without leaving the chat.

🎵 Share what you're listening to: Share songs from Apple Music or Spotify directly to your WhatsApp Status, making it easier to express yourself through music.

Link in comments 👇

22/07/2026

⚽ The summer of football was one for the record books — on and off the pitch:

💬 WhatsApp hit an all-time high during the final, with over 30 million messages sent per second globally

🆙 Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became an overnight sensation, growing from 37K to 28M followers on Instagram

👀 Football-related content on Threads racked up 1.5 billion views

🌐 And 80 million posts about the tournament were shared on Facebook

Dive into more record-breaking insights here: https://about.fb.com/news/2026/07/the-2026-summer-of-football-a-record-breaking-moment-across-meta/

During the 2026 summer of soccer, engagement across Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and WhatsApp broke records.

20/07/2026

Describe your World Cup final reactions using only emojis 👇👇

We’ll go first: 😰😱⚽️⏱️🇪🇸🏆🎉💔🇦🇷

18/07/2026

Your drink selfie can defy gravity on Meta AI in 2 simple steps:

1️⃣ Upload a selfie holding a drink on https://meta.ai

2️⃣ Try this prompt: Make the [drink] spill out of the cup, liquid suspended, mid air frozen, leave face mostly visible

Boba, matcha latte, or teh tarik — which drink will you try it with first?

16/07/2026

Scams are no longer a fringe online problem. They've become a national issue and they affect all of us.

So we’re taking the conversation somewhere unexpected: the salon chair.

It’s a place where people open up, share stories and trust the person in front of the mirror. That’s what makes it the perfect setting for 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 — a new way to talk about scams and the warning signs we often miss.

We went behind the scenes with (https://www.instagram.com/lielnicole/) and (https://www.instagram.com/zigshee/) to show you how a scam is made. So you know exactly what to look for.

Watch the full Reel here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVGhunyvJK/

13/07/2026

We asked a parent, educator, athlete and policymaker how we can better support youths online. Their stories reminded us: there's no one-size-fits-all, but there is one thing that works. Conversation.

Hear from:
Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam on why everyone plays a role Nurul Aini on navigating social media with her teens
Lee Kai Yang on looking out for one another online, just like in team sports
Clara Koh on why we built Teen Accounts with parents in mind

Come experience it for yourself. Digital Dialogue IRL is open FREE to the public at Temasek Shophouse until 31 July 2026.

https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/teens-parents-and-educators-navigate-online-safety-in-singapore/

Bring your family. Start the conversation.