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WhatsApp Rolls Out Holiday Update With Voicemail-Like Missed Call Messages

Meta times the rollout for holiday coordination, positioning missed-call notes as a modern alternative to carrier voicemail.

Overview

  • After an unanswered call, users can send a one-tap voice note or short video that appears directly under the missed-call alert in the chat.
  • Group calling adds lightweight reactions in audio chats and automatically highlights the active speaker in video calls.
  • Meta AI image tools in WhatsApp now integrate capabilities from Midjourney and Flux and can animate photos into brief videos.
  • On desktop for Mac, Windows, and web, a redesigned media and files tab consolidates documents, links, and media with clearer link previews.
  • Status gains new stickers with song lyrics, interactive elements, and answerable questions, and channels can host questions for real-time responses as features roll out gradually.