WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.1.10.73. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.24.1.73 and the TestFlight build is 24.1.10 (554476540).
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a caption which marks chats as end-to-end encrypted, and it is available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | End-to-end encryption - chat caption |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.73 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing the previous 24.1.10.72 build. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | futurebound and SiLent, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.72: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new sticker editor feature! |
CHAT CAPTION
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.11.0.74 update, we announced that WhatsApp was releasing a new footer for end-to-end encryption. This enhancement would have highlighted the security of the app, reassuring users about the privacy and confidentiality of their messages, calls, and status updates. However, it appears that WhatsApp has plans to further highlight which chats are end-to-end encrypted by introducing a different chat caption. Specifically, thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.73 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that chats are also marked as end-to-end encrypted within the navigation bar!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, a new label to mark chats as end-to-end encrypted is available under the contact and group name within your conversations. This information will help users understand the security status of their ongoing chats: it serves as a visual confirmation that the messages shared in that particular conversation are protected from any unauthorized access or interception. It is designed to appear briefly within the chat caption, providing a quick visual confirmation of secure messaging. However, the label disappears after a few seconds, allowing the last seen info to appear.
In our opinion, this information not only provides users with a quick and easy way to identify private conversations but also educates them about the robust security measures employed by WhatsApp. By making the encryption status visible in such a prominent manner, WhatsApp is taking a proactive approach to make it easier for users to understand that the content of their conversations is always private. If you seek additional information regarding the security of the app, we recommend redirecting you to the security page on the official WhatsApp website.
The new caption which marks chats as end-to-end encrypted is available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days.
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