WhatsApp has started rolling out its new paid subscription service, WhatsApp Plus, for iPhone users. The premium plan offers exclusive themes, custom icons, special stickers, unique ringtones, and the ability to pin up to 20 chats, while keeping standard messaging and calling features free for all users

Apple’s iPhone 17 has emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026, capturing 6 per cent of global sales. The iPhone 17 series secured the top three spots, while Samsung’s Galaxy A lineup dominated Android rankings, according to Counterpoint Research