WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.74: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.10.10.74.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status Updates - 1 minute |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.74 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might also experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates, including the latest version from the App Store. |
| 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 weeks. |
| Thanks: | Akan, IgnacioAF, and kingcyrious, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.9: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a locked chats feature for linked devices! |
STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.6 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out some important improvements for status updates. Specifically, some beta testers are now able to upload videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates, marking a notable expansion to share more comprehensive moments and stories with their contacts. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is also rolling out the ability to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates on the iOS app!
As you can see in this screenshot, some beta testers can now experiment with an extended duration of video statuses from the former 30-second limit to a new duration of 1 minute. Users can easily determine if this feature is enabled for their accounts by attempting to select a video that exceeds the previous 30-second limit when updating their status. If the feature has been rolled out to their account, they will be able to select and upload videos longer than 30 seconds without encountering the previous restrictions. It's worth noting that a select group of users who install the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store may also have the opportunity to experiment with this feature.
In our opinion, the decision to increase the video status duration likely stems from user feedback. Over time, users have consistently expressed a desire to share longer videos as their status updates. The previous 30-second limit often restricted users when trying to convey a comprehensive story or share longer snippets of their lives. With the extended one-minute duration, users now have the freedom to share more extensive video content without the need for long edits or compromises on their intended message. We believe that this development marks a significant change in how users can express themselves through videos shared via status updates, offering greater flexibility in sharing moments with friends, family, and other contacts.
The feature to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates 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 week.
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