WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.20.10.73.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned typing indicator feature for individual and group chats, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New chat typing indicator |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.73 is marked as a compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Akan, IgnacioAF, and Radu Oncescu, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.18: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned typing indicator feature for individual and group chats! |
NEW CHAT TYPING INDICATOR
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.18 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a redesigned typing indicator. This new feature displays a typing indicator directly within the chat interface, replacing the previous setup where the indicator appeared at the top of the screen in the app bar. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to experiment with the redesigned chat indicator as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.73 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned typing indicator feature for individual and group chats!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a redesigned indicator when other people type a message. With this update, users can now see who's typing through a chat bubble, and as a result, this information has been removed from the navigation bar at the top of the screen. It is worth noting that this update also extends to the voice recording indicator, which now appears within the chat interface, ensuring consistency between typing and recording activities. Alongside this, group member icons are shown next to a new three-dot typing animation, providing real-time feedback on who is currently engaged in the conversation.
In individual chats, the redesigned typing indicator clearly appears when the other contact is typing, allowing users to stay engaged with their conversation without distractions. By integrating the typing indicator within the chat interface, users can also maintain their focus on the ongoing dialogue. In group chats, this update is particularly beneficial as it allows users to see more participants typing simultaneously, rather than just one person's name. This improvement offers greater clarity and convenience, especially in busy group conversations where multiple users may be active at once.
A redesigned typing indicator feature for individual and group chats 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 weeks.
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