Don't download WhatsApp Gold: It's a virusJan 7 (AZINS) Have you also received a WhatsApp forward claiming to upgrage your messaging app for a better experience? If you did, be aware, it'a virus. There has been a WhatsApp forward doing rounds asking people to upgrade for WhatsApp Gold.

While some users are aware that it's a malfunction. There are others who might fall into the trap of clicking it.

The WhatsApp message reads: "Had this sent to me. If you use whatsapp! Today the radio was talking about Whatsapp Gold. There is a video that will be launched tomorrow in Whatsapp and is called Martinelli. Do not open it. Goes into your phone and nothing you do will fix it. Spread the word if you know someone.”

Since 2016, several WhatsApp users have reported receiving an exclusive invitation to install a "limited edition" version of the popular messaging app called WhatsApp Gold.

The upgrade claims to offer new features such as the ability to have video chats, send 100 pictures at once, and delete messages after you have sent them.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has just rolled out a new update in the beta channel for iOS users. As part of this new update, the version number of the app is now 2.19.10.21 and it comes also with a number of new features.

According to a detailed report by WABetaInfo, the new changes and features include the ability to add stickers on photos, videos, or GIFs before sending them to the other WhatsApp users. This means that users can add content stickers such as time and location, personal stickers from third-party apps or from included sticker packs and even Emojis.

The update also brings a newly redesigned section to make it easier for users to choose these types of stickers. Similar to how one would add stickers on Instagram stories, the functionality works in a similar way on WhatsApp where users can resize the stickers.