WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.76: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.1.10.76. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.24.1.76 and the TestFlight build is 24.1.10 (555067882).
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share polls in channels, and it’s available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Channel polls |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.76 is marked as a compatible update. |
| 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: | Akan and Radu Oncescu, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: additional text formatting tools available on Android beta! |
CHANNEL POLLS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.11 update, we announced that WhatsApp was releasing a feature to allow users to create and share polls in their channels. This feature is designed for channel owners to engage their audience more interactively, gathering feedback, opinions, and preferences directly from their followers. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.76 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share polls in channels!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new poll option right within their own channels. If you're a channel owner, you can see if this feature is enabled for your account by opening the chat attachment menu within your channel. While creating a poll, channel owners can also restrict it to a single choice by disabling the multiple answers option, providing a flexible voting experience for channel followers.
This feature guarantees the protection and confidentiality of poll votes, ensuring that the choices of channel followers remain secure and anonymous during polling. In fact, all participants can only view the total number of votes without knowing who specifically contributed to the poll. In our opinion, WhatsApp aims to provide a more private channel experience by prioritizing the anonymity of poll voters, establishing a trusted space for followers without worries about their preferences being revealed. In addition, the channel owner cannot see who participated in the poll, reinforcing the commitment to user privacy for the overall channel experience.
The feature to share polls in channels 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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