WhatsApp has confirmed it's making a major change to its chat app, which will mean users across the globe will suddenly face seeing adverts on the screen. These are destined for a section called Updates, which sit in a tab at the bottom of the screen.

But the new change marks the first time that advertising will appear directly within the app itself. WhatsApp’s Status feature has been in place since 2017. It is intended to make the app something like a more traditional social network, now allowing users to post a story in the same way they might on Instagram.

Meta, which owns the popular messaging app, has sent reminders to Brits over how its latest updates could affect them

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WHATSAPP has announced plans for a brand new feature that requires users to pay fees. The popular messaging app has revealed a wave of changes coming soon. However, WhatsApp has assured its

The Meta-owned platform has issued an alert telling fans not to miss out on a swathe of new features aimed at improving user experience

The Meta-owned platform has just issued an alert telling its fans not to miss out on a swathe of new features that are aimed at improving the messaging experience.

"It’s been a busy few months bringing new features and updates to WhatsApp," the company said. So, what's new and what features should you be checking out on your Android and iPhone? Here is the ...