WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.13.10.72: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.13.10.72.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out an improved composer feature for status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New status update interface |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.13.10.72 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might be able to experiment with the same feature by installing the previous 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 oncescuradu, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.7: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to choose the Meta AI Llama model! |
NEW STATUS UPDATE INTERFACE
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.16 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a new interface to share status updates. This new interface would have allowed users to quickly toggle between different media formats for sharing, such as text, videos, or photos, directly within the composer, making the sharing process better. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing this feature with the public, as some users in the iOS beta program can now explore an enhanced interface when sharing their updates. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.13.10.72 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out an improved composer feature for status updates!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can finally explore a new composer for status updates, allowing them to quickly toggle between different media formats for sharing. At the bottom of the screen, users have the option to select whether to send text, videos, or photos, making it easier to share different content thanks to the flexibility and efficiency offered by this enhanced interface. Some users can experiment with this improved navigation by installing the latest beta from TestFlight, while others will have access to this feature through a subsequent rollout.
In our opinion, this adjustment brings several advantages to the user experience, as it reduces the number of steps required to switch between text and media. For example, imagine a scenario where a user initially intends to share a text status update. Upon further consideration, they realize that conveying their message through a photo would be more effective. With the new composer, users can quickly switch from composing a text to selecting and sharing a photo without navigating away from their current screen, adding a new layer of convenience to the sharing experience.
An improved composer feature for 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 days.
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