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WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out December Update With Voicemail-Style Missed Call Messages and New AI Image Tools

The features begin a phased rollout across mobile and desktop.

Overview

  • A new Missed Call Messages mailbox lets callers leave a voice note or short video when a call goes unanswered.
  • Meta AI in chats now uses external generative models such as Midjourney and Flux to create images and can animate uploaded photos into brief videos.
  • Group communication gets upgrades with automatic speaker spotlighting in video calls and reactions in voice chats to respond without disrupting the whole group.
  • WhatsApp for Windows, macOS and Web adds a centralized Media tab to search, filter and manage media, documents and links across chats.
  • Interface updates include more compact link previews, interactive Status stickers, and Channel questions that collect responses for up to 30 days.