As per WBI, the feature, spotted in TestFlight version 25.19.10.74, is still in development, but the direction is clear. A new section in WhatsApp’s settings will let users add a second account using a phone number or QR code. From there, switching between profiles will take just a tap. Each account stays separate, chat history, notifications, settings, all distinct, so personal and work conversations won’t overlap.
A small banner appears when the switch is made, confirming the active account. Profile photos and account names will be listed in one place, making it easier to know which inbox you’re working with. For users juggling dual SIMs or eSIM plans, this setup should eliminate the need for multiple apps or workaround setups.
There’s more. WhatsApp is also building a notification system to support these changes. When a new message arrives on a secondary account, the alert includes the sender’s name along with the account it belongs to. Tapping the notification takes you straight to the right message, without having to backtrack or check which profile is active.
While multi-account switching may grab the headlines, WhatsApp is rolling out other features aimed at specific user needs, especially on the business side, starting from Android device.
One update introduces limits on the number of broadcast messages that can be sent per month. The restriction varies by account type or region and is designed to encourage more scalable tools like channels or status updates, rather than bulk messages. Businesses that rely on broadcasts won’t be cut off entirely, though. WhatsApp plans to offer a limited trial period where eligible accounts can access monthly message credits for free.
During the trial, which runs for six months, participating businesses will get a fixed number of broadcasts each month. There’s no payment required during this window, and businesses can use the credits to test the feature without risk. Once the trial ends, they’ll have the option to subscribe for more, or shift toward alternative tools.
This credit system won’t be offered to everyone. WhatsApp may roll it out regionally or limit access based on account history or eligibility criteria. And since it’s still in the works, the company can pull or change the program without notice, even for businesses already enrolled.
Another iOS beta (version 25.19.10.76) reveals a feature that’s a little more social i.e., Status updates inside group chats. Instead of tagging a group or manually selecting members for a status, users will be able to post directly to a group’s feed. The update will live for 24 hours, just like regular statuses, and only group members will be able to see it.
Photos, videos, music clips, and text posts are all supported. Once posted, a group status can be viewed from the Updates tab, the group icon in your chat list, or inside the group itself. Because these updates won’t send tag-based notifications, users can share casually without worrying about alerting everyone in the group each time.
This addition builds on WhatsApp’s effort to make group interaction more fluid. It keeps updates relevant to the right audience and avoids the friction of manually selecting who sees what. And just like standard messages, group statuses are end-to-end encrypted for privacy.
These updates, multi-account access, broadcast message credits, and group-specific status sharing, signal a more mature phase for WhatsApp. The app is slowly moving beyond one-size-fits-all communication, offering users more flexibility without sacrificing control. Rollout dates aren’t confirmed, but with features showing up across multiple betas, wider availability may not be far off.
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