WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 23.1.0.73. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.23.1.73 and the TestFlight build is 23.1.0 (437045932).
What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to detect text within images on iOS 16, to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Text detection |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.1.0.73 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to get the same feature after installing the previous update. |
| I have the same version but I don’t have this feature, why? | This feature has been released to some beta testers. If it is not available for your account, please wait for a future update. |
| Thanks: | Aran Shavit and il_fedetrevi, for testing and reporting! |
| How to join your community on WhatsApp? | WABetaInfo Community |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.2.3: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing a new interface when linking a companion device to your account! |
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In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.76 update, we explained that this version has been built by using the iOS 16 SDK. When an application is compiled by using a new SDK, it can support new features offered by the operating system, and this is exactly the case with this update. After releasing the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.1.0.73 update on the TestFlight app, WhatsApp is finally rolling out the ability to detect text within images in your conversations:
