WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.12.10.72: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.12.10.72.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to reply and react to images and videos through new shortcuts, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New media reaction and reply shortcuts |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.12.10.72 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: | IgnacioAF, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.27: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a status privacy confirmation feature! |
NEW MEDIA REACTION AND REPLY SHORTCUTS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.16 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out new media reaction and reply shortcuts. These shortcuts are designed to provide users with a more immediate and intuitive way to interact with multimedia content, allowing them to maintain their focus on the media content while quickly expressing their emotions through reactions and replies. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to quickly reply and react to multimedia content as it does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.12.10.72 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to reply and react to images and videos through new shortcuts!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers who install the latest beta version have access to two new shortcuts when engaging with photos, videos, and GIFs directly from the media viewer screen. These new features are prominently placed at the bottom of the media viewer screen. The first shortcut allows users to easily reply to messages by presenting a new reply bar, while the second shortcut enables users to quickly react to messages. By integrating these shortcuts, WhatsApp enhances user interaction by making the process more efficient and user-friendly.
In our opinion, this update brings significant advantages designed to help users save time in their interactions. These shortcuts enhance the user experience by allowing enhanced communication without interrupting the viewing process. Users can stay focused on the media content while still engaging with their contacts through replies and reactions. This is particularly useful when watching videos, as users don't need to leave the video to reply or react, ensuring they don't miss any part of the content.
A feature to reply and react to images and videos through new shortcuts 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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