WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.21.10.79: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.21.10.79.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a call link feature within individual and group chats, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Call links for individual and group chats |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.21.10.79 is a compatible update, but some users might experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is available to some users and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | Akan, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: filter chats through custom lists on Android beta! |
CALL LINKS FOR CHATS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.29 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a shortcut to create call links. This feature simplifies the process of generating and sharing call links by integrating a shortcut directly into the chat attachment menu. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to experiment with the new shortcut to create call links, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.21.10.79 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a call link feature within individual and group chats!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature to create and share call links directly within the chat interface. This feature allows users to generate links for both voice and video calls, giving them the flexibility to decide which type of communication they prefer. Once a call link is created, WhatsApp prompts the user to share it directly within the ongoing conversation. This enhances the process and saving time, as users no longer need to navigate to the Calls tab to create a call link.
We believe that the ability to create call links directly within the chat interface significantly enhances the visibility of this feature, ensuring that more users are likely to discover and actively use it. Previously, the option to generate call links was somewhat hidden within the Calls tab, which made it less accessible and easy to overlook for many users. As a result, a large portion of users might not have even been aware that they could create call links for both voice and video calls, limiting the usage of the feature and its overall convenience. By introducing the shortcut directly within the chat attachment menu, WhatsApp has made the process more straightforward and intuitive, enhancing its accessibility and highlighting its visibility.
A call link feature within individual and group chats is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions 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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