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WhatsApp has started rolling out its paid WhatsApp Plus subscription to iOS, following beta testing of the new personalization-focused tier amongst a small group of users, reports WABetaInfo . The plan is light on practical features, and is aimed more at heavier users who want to customize various aspects of the WhatsApp experience. It gives you access to premium sticker packs with fullscreen overlay animations (visible to recipients without the plan) and 18 accent colors that replace the app's default green across the interface. There are also 14 alternate app icons to choose from, ranging from minimal outlines to glittery and artistic designs. The plan also raises the pinned-chat limit from 3 to 20, adds 10 new ringtones, and allows bulk theme, alert tone, and ringtone settings across chat lists. The subscription costs €2.49 per month in Europe and $29 in Mexico, but that may not be reflective of the price in other regions. Eligible users may also see a one-week or one-month free trial, depending on the country. If you have a WhatsApp Business account, though, you won't see the subscription option -- it's for regular users only. WhatsApp's core functionality remains changed, so users with no interest in the plan don't lose anything. Messaging, voice and video calls, status updates, and end-to-end encryption are still free for everyone. WhatsApp Plus is basically an optional add-on providing extras rather than restricting existing features. The rollout is limited to a small group of iOS users on the latest App Store version, but broader availability is expected over the coming weeks. Tag: WhatsApp This article, " WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple debuted iPhone 16e last year at its $599 price point – and it’s been an okay phone since. It got refreshed this year with an A19 chipset, more storage, and MagSafe, but for the most part, its positioning in the market hasn’t really changed. It’s an okay phone at an okay price. It’s been selling decently, but it hasn’t really been a killer appeal to Android users in the same way that MacBook Neo has been for PC users. I think that could change. more…
macOS 27 will have a "slight redesign" compared to macOS Tahoe, along with an option to automatically group tabs in Safari, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the design changes will help to address some of the criticism surrounding macOS Tahoe's new Liquid Glass interface. In particular, the changes should improve overall readability. "Apple aims to address the shadows and transparency quirks," he said. In addition, Gurman said Apple is testing a new AI-powered Safari feature that can automatically organize browser tabs into groups. This feature, previously revealed by MacRumors , is expected to be available across macOS 27, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. "I'm told that in test versions of iOS 27, the center-top button that users can tap to move between their tab groups has a new option called 'Organize Tabs,'" he said. "You can choose whether you want the grouping to occur automatically or not." Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8 . The first developer beta of macOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users in September. Related Reading: Apple to Unveil macOS 27 Next Month With These New Features Related Roundups: macOS 27 , WWDC 2026 Tags: Bloomberg , Mark Gurman , Safari Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech Industry This article, " macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
When Apple unveils its next macOS at WWDC 2026, a new report says that it will have a slightly redesigned Liquid Glass interface, though really just the same design iterations the company has always done. Liquid Glass is here to stay, but it will be revised Liquid Glass has had vocal critics, but just as with every version of macOS before, Apple is going to refine and mildly redesign it each year. According to Bloomberg , this year's revision is chiefly concerned with the appearance of different Mac elements with Liquid Glass. Specifically, the "slight redesign" is to concentrate on improving various readability issues. Where those have arisen so far, it's been in Liquid Glass's transparency and shadow effects, so presumably that is what Apple will work on. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
