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2026
WeChat enables simultaneous login on iPhone Duo
Users reported that WeChat on iPhone Duo could select “log in simultaneously with other devices”; the other phone then displayed a confirmation page to log in as a tablet. The feature was still rolling out to users.
2026
WeChat responds to dialect data collection controversy, says abnormal texts cleaned
WeChat's product team responded to user concerns about the quality of texts used in its dialect collection activity, saying the texts were randomly synthesized by an algorithm and that abnormal content has been cleaned up. The team said collected voice data is used only to improve dialect recognition services and will not be provided to third parties.
2026
WeChat launches image folding display feature
WeChat recently launched an image folding display feature: when sending three or more images with the merge-after-sending option checked, the images are folded into a group in the chat window that can be opened to view one by one. Users have adopted it as an online fitting room for comparing outfits.
2026
Tencent embeds Xiaowei AI agent into WeChat ecosystem
Tencent has begun small-scale prototype testing of its AI agent "Xiaowei" inside WeChat, with some users experiencing the feature since June. Built on Tencent's self-developed WeLM large model, Xiaowei is positioned as an ecosystem-orchestrating agent integrated into WeChat's existing product system, supporting text and voice interaction for tasks such as group chat summaries, copywriting, and schedule reminders, and can trigger mini-programs for services like food delivery, travel, and registration.
2022
WireBarley and Tencent Financial Technology announce remittance partnership
WireBarley announced a partnership with Tencent Financial Technology to enable international transfers to China through Weixin, with recipients able to receive funds through the service. Weixin is to be available for transfers from WireBarley's sending countries to China.
2021
WeChat Channels launches its Creator Incentive Program
WeChat officially launched the Channels Creator Incentive Program, which the company said would support creators through traffic support, special bonuses, and lifecycle growth benefits.
2021
WeChat announces trial access to external e-commerce links in group chats
WeChat announced that it would trial a feature allowing external e-commerce links to be opened directly in group chats.
2021
Court rules in Tencent’s unfair-competition case
Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court ruled that a company providing a platform for buying and selling WeChat accounts constituted unfair competition against Tencent and ordered it to pay Tencent RMB 1.09 million and publish a statement on its website.
2021
Avature launches WeChat recruitment marketing suite
Avature announced the launch of a suite of WeChat recruitment marketing features for its customers, including promoting job vacancies and recruitment events and messaging candidates through WeChat.
2021
WeChat iOS 8.0.15 adds guardian authorization to Youth Mode
WeChat released iOS version 8.0.15, upgrading Youth Mode with a guardian-authorization feature that lets young users request temporary access to certain content and lets guardians approve or deny requests.
2021
Court rules in Tencent unfair-competition case against Ant Help
Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Court ruled in the first instance that Qifu Technology's conduct involving WeChat account trading and supporting false advertising constituted unfair competition, ordering it to stop the conduct, publish a statement to eliminate the impact, and pay the plaintiffs RMB 3 million.
2021
Beijing prosecutors sue WeChat over minors' rights
Beijing's Haidian District Procuratorate announced that it had sued WeChat, alleging infringement of minors' lawful rights and interests, and invited organizations planning to sue Tencent to contact the prosecutors.
2021
Prosecutors file public-interest lawsuit over WeChat Youth Mode
Beijing Haidian District People’s Procuratorate filed a civil public-interest lawsuit concerning WeChat’s Youth Mode, alleging that it violated minors’ legitimate rights and interests and did not comply with relevant legal provisions. The article does not report a court determination.
2021
Procuratorate files public-interest lawsuit concerning WeChat Youth Mode
The Haidian District People's Procuratorate in Beijing announced that it had filed a civil public-interest lawsuit against Tencent concerning WeChat's Youth Mode.
2021
Court orders compensation in Tencent-related WeChat system dispute
A civil second-instance judgment in an unfair competition dispute found that Lianluoyi and Dengtang had used the WeChat software name and logo in promotion of a system, and ordered Lianluoyi to pay Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) and Tencent Computer Systems 10 million yuan in damages and reasonable expenses; Dengtang was jointly liable for 3 million yuan of that amount.
2021
WeChat for Windows releases version 3.3.0
WeChat released version 3.3.0 for Windows, adding the ability to browse Moments and search for official accounts, mini programs, stickers, videos and articles.
2021
Court rules in WeChat-related defamation case
The Beijing Internet Court found that an online article published by the defendants harmed public perceptions of WeChat and its operator, constituted an infringement of the plaintiffs’ reputation rights, and ordered the defendants to publish an apology and pay a total of 76,800 yuan in damages and reasonable expenses.
2021
WeChat Search launches Service Navigation Page
WeChat Search launched a Service Navigation Page that gives users access to frequently used pandemic services, popular searches, and recent search history.
2021
Court dismisses claim over WeChat friend-relationship data
The Harbin Xiangfang District People's Court dismissed Mr. Wang's claims against Tencent, finding that the WeChat friend relationships he claimed were private did not constitute his privacy and that related user-relationship information could be reasonably used in affiliated products subject to legal requirements.
2021
MiTu Children's Learning Watch 4Pro adds WeChat for children's watches
MiTu Children's Learning Watch 4Pro added a children's-watch version of WeChat, with features including messaging, photo sharing, and voice and video calls. The article says the feature was launched in collaboration with Tencent.