This Diwali, there's more to Arattai
08 November 2026
We're bringing a little more festivity to your conversations, along with a few updates that make sharing and connecting easier. Whether you're sending festive wishes, catching up with friends, or sharing moments from the celebrations, there's something new to explore. We've also made a few everyday interactions more convenient across Android, iOS, and Web. Here's what's new on Arattai this Diwali.
Add a Little Diwali to Your Chats
Let your conversations sparkle.
Some wishes are better sent with a little extra expression. Our new
Diwali sticker pack brings festive wishes, cheerful expressions, and a touch of sparkle to your chats. Whether you're greeting family, sharing the excitement with friends, or simply joining in on the festivities, there's a sticker for the moment. Send festive stickers and let your conversations get into the Diwali spirit.
A Few More Reasons to Love Your Chats
Keep your photo dumps together.
Diwali evenings tend to come with more photos than anyone knows what to do with. With
Grouped photo messages, you can send a set of photos together instead of filling the chat with one message per picture. Those forty shots from the evening can arrive as one block that's easier to scroll through and enjoy. It's a simpler way to share an entire moment without scattering it across the conversation.
Share spreadsheet snippets as images.
Sometimes, you only need to share a few figures or a particular section of a spreadsheet, not the entire file. On Arattai Web, you can now
paste spreadsheet content as an image straight into a chat. The selected content appears as an image, making tables and figures easier to share directly in your conversations. It's particularly handy when you want someone to see the information without opening a spreadsheet separately.
Know when a message has been forwarded many times.
Ever received a message that seems to have travelled through half your contact list? A
Forwarded many times label now appears on messages that have been passed along repeatedly, across every Arattai client. It gives you a little more context about how widely a message has circulated. Before forwarding it yourself, you can take a moment to consider where it came from and whether it deserves another round.
Know exactly when someone was last seen.
Sometimes, knowing when someone was last online is more useful than simply knowing they were active recently. With
Exact last seen time, you can see the precise time a contact was last active on Arattai. Instead of a general indication, you get a clearer picture of when they were last online. It's a small detail that makes checking in on a conversation a little more informative.
A Better Experience Across Devices
Take your chats with you, anywhere.
Getting a new phone shouldn't mean leaving your conversations behind.
Local chat export and transfer lets you download a backup directly to your device and restore your conversations on another one. It works between Android and iOS in both directions, so switching platforms doesn't have to mean starting your chats from scratch. Your conversations can move along with you, wherever your next phone takes you.
Refresh your calls on Android
Whether you're catching up with family or calling a friend to make Diwali plans, calls are often where conversations really come alive. The
refreshed Android calling interface brings an updated look to your calls, with a more modern interface for when you connect with someone. It's a fresh take on an experience you use every day. So the next time you make a call, you'll notice a little change on screen.
See everyone together in meetings.
When everyone's part of the conversation, it's nice to see everyone together. Meetings now offer a
grid view, where every participant appears in an equal tile instead of the screen switching to whoever is talking. For a team stand-up or a family call, you can see reactions and read the room at a glance. Nobody drops out of view just because they've been quiet, making it easier to stay connected with the whole group.
A better video playback experience on Web.
Sometimes, a video shared in a conversation deserves more than a quick glance. With the
dedicated video player on Arattai Web, shared videos now open in a player with an improved playback experience. You can watch the videos people send you right from your conversations, without having to leave the chat to enjoy them. Just open the video and settle in for a watch.
Build on Arattai, with New REST APIs
There's more you can build with Arattai. Our new REST APIs let developers programmatically manage
Channels,
Meetings, and
Stories, making these capabilities accessible beyond the Arattai app.
You can use these APIs with your own applications, connect them through integration tools, or build AI-assisted workflows that interact with Arattai. From automating channel posts to scheduling meetings through your own systems, you can bring Arattai into the tools and processes you already rely on.
Explore the possibilities in
Arattai Developer.
Get the latest version of Arattai on Android or iOS, or refresh Arattai Web, to experience everything we've added this Diwali.
Here's to more colourful wishes, shared memories, and conversations that bring people closer.
Happy Diwali!
