WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.80: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.22.10.80.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a reminder notification feature for status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Reminders for status updates |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.80 is a compatible update, but some beta testers may 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, Youssef Salem, Federico Trevisani, and Thiago, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.18: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a theme feature to choose the main color of the app! |
REMINDERS FOR STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.21 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a reminder notification feature for status updates. This enhancement allows Android users to receive occasional notifications reminding them of status updates from their contacts that they may have missed. The feature is especially useful for users who may not regularly check status updates but want to stay informed about new content from their frequently interacted or favorite contacts. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to receive notifications for specific status updates, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.80 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a reminder notification feature for status updates!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new option in their notification settings, enabling them to receive occasional alerts for status updates shared by their contacts. The reminder notification feature helps users stay connected with relevant status updates by notifying them of unseen statuses, making it easier to keep up with important updates from frequently interacted or favorite contacts. While users cannot control the frequency of these reminders or specify which status updates they want to receive alerts for, WhatsApp automatically prioritizes updates from the contacts they interact with most frequently. This system aims to boost engagement with the status feature and ensure users are aware of important updates through a notification, particularly since status updates disappear after 24 hours.
It is very important to note that enabling this option maintains user confidentiality, as contacts will not be notified that you have enabled reminders for status updates. This option is turned off by default, allowing users to explore and enable it only if they find it valuable. This approach also offers flexibility, as it allows users to choose based on their preferences without notifying their contacts. If users find the occasional notifications disruptive after receiving the first few alerts, they can easily disable the feature in their notification settings at anytime.
A reminder notification 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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