New Delhi, May 12 -- WhatsApp is entering a new phase of monetization with the rollout of WhatsApp Plus on iPhone, a subscription-based upgrade that marks a notable shift in how Meta is positioning its most widely used messaging platform.

The update does not alter core messaging functions. Instead, it introduces an optional paid layer focused entirely on customization, giving users more control over how the app looks and feels without changing how it works at its core.

The rollout is currently limited to select iOS users and is being introduced gradually across regions, with wider availability expected in the coming weeks.

A new subscription layer for WhatsApp users

WhatsApp Plus is not a separate application but an optional subscript...