WhatsApp begins reservations for usernames

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Exchanging information to chat on WhatsApp will soon be as easy as giving someone your username. The Meta-owned messaging app plans to roll out usernames gradually in the coming months. In the meantime, you can reserve the username of your choice through your account or profile settings in the mobile app. It isn't a compulsory feature, so you don't have to set it up if you don't think you need it.

Names will be limited to 35 characters, and there will be restrictions, including using the names of high-profile officials and celebrities. Their names will not be made available to anyone else. So, we're guessing similarly named "ordinary people" will need to come up with unique usernames.

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WhatsApp tests document sharing with Meta AI

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Meta AI is currently offering a limited experience on WhatsApp. But that might change soon. In WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.20.10.72, the option to upload documents directly to Meta AI is currently being tested in the in-chat attachment menu. This feature, available on other AI-powered assistants, lets you upload the file you want Meta's AI assistant to analyze. Previously, users needed to take screenshots or send images to achieve a similar result.

As a beta feature, though, it is currently only available to some testers. And there is currently no guarantee that the feature will be released as an official functionality in the future.

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WhatsApp gets full native CarPlay support

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Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp was updated to add expanded support for Apple CarPlay. While it was previously integrated with auto-based software, the app now has access to the full native interface. You can access your recent chats, call history, and your favourite contacts. It's also easier to send messages via dictation or make calls.

To get access to the updated app, make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone before connecting it to your CarPlay-compatible vehicle.

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WhatsApp comes to select Garmin smartwatches

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Sleeping Pokémon aren't just the latest additions to Garmin smartwatches. The latest app supported on select wearables is Meta's WhatsApp. You can now quickly reply to chats by typing on a tiny keyboard, which supports emojis, on your smartwatch's screen or by using canned messages. However, there is no voice note support or the option to transcribe spoken audio to text.

According to Forbes, the app can show you your 10 most recent chats or group chats. It is also only supported on more recent Garmin devices. If your watch is supported, the app is available for download on the Garmin Connect IQ app store.

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