WhatsApp has been actively rolling out multiple beta updates for both Android and iOS platforms between late July and early August 2025. The Android beta versions progressed from 2.25.22.7 to 2.25.22.12, with release candidates 2.25.21.79 and 2.25.21.80 also becoming available. Some users reported crashes on launch with the latest Android beta versions, prompting WhatsApp to prepare subsequent updates to address these issues. New features introduced in these beta releases include the ability to create and share status updates within group chats and the rollout of real-time voice chats powered by Meta AI, initially available to select beta testers on both Android and iOS. Additionally, WhatsApp Web continues to enhance business communications by enabling easier management of customer chats and file sharing from desktop interfaces. Concurrently, Telegram released a major update featuring global search in public messages and improved story organization, highlighting ongoing competition in the messaging app market.