WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.23.10.75: what's new?

WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.23.10.75.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to clarify how muting notifications from group chats works, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.24.10 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to make it clearer how muting group chats works. This new feature helps Android users avoid confusion about which notifications will still come through from groups. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same detailed notification screen when muting group chats, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.23.10.75 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to clarify how muting notifications from group chats works!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore this new notification activity screen when managing alerts for their group chats. For years, the default behavior for muting group chats has been that users still receive notifications for direct interactions, like mentions and replies, even when a group is muted. This approach allows users to avoid constant notifications for general messages while still receiving alerts for messages that specifically engage them. However, this might have caused confusion for a limited number of users, who assume that muting a group chat will completely silence all notifications from that group. When users continue to receive notifications for mentions and replies despite muting a chat, it can lead to misunderstandings about how the muting feature actually works.

To address this confusion, the new notification activity feature explicitly clarifies that muting a group does not block all notifications. Instead, it highlights that users will still receive alerts for relevant interactions, such as mentions or direct replies, which ensures they stay informed about important messages without being overwhelmed by every message in active groups. This added transparency helps users understand that muting only limits notifications for general messages, not targeted interactions.

It is important to note that WhatsApp has a default setting based on group size to enhance the experience further. Large groups will default to "Highlights" notifications to help manage the number of alerts, while smaller groups will default to notifying users of all messages. This adaptive approach ensures that users in busier group chats aren't overwhelmed by alerts and can focus on important updates. By making these options more visible, we believe that all users can now understand how muting works and can fine-tune their experience based on their engagement needs.

A feature to clarify how muting notifications from group chats works 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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