WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.72: what's new?

WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.24.10.72.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share sticker packs, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.2 update, we announced that WhatsApp is currently rolling out a feature to share sticker packs. This feature aims to simplify the way users send stickers by allowing them to share entire sticker packs directly with friends and group chats. With this new enhancement, users can quickly transfer their favorite sticker collections, saving time and making sticker sharing far more efficient. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same experience to quickly share sticker packs, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.72 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share sticker packs!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can experiment with a feature to quickly share sticker packs. To share a sticker pack on iOS, users need to open the sticker picker within a chat and locate the sticker pack they want to share. By tapping on the three-dot menu associated with the sticker pack, they can select the option to share it with their current chat or other contacts. The recipient will receive a link to the sticker pack if it is a first-party pack. This link allows them to download the sticker pack from WhatsApp's official sticker store, ensuring that no redundant data is uploaded.

Instead of manually sending individual stickers, users can share an entire collection in one step, preserving the cohesiveness of themed sticker packs. This is particularly useful for users who enjoy sharing specific sets of stickers, such as seasonal packs or personalized collections, with their contacts and group chats. It also simplifies the process for recipients to import these packs into their own library with a single tap, making it quick and effortless to save sticker packs. It's worth noting that WhatsApp has officially announced the availability of this feature on X, indicating that it may now be available to a broader audience beyond just beta testers.

It is important to mention that this beta update has introduced several issues that may significantly impact the user experience, as we previously reported on X. Some testers have reported that the camera feature consistently crashes the app, making it unusable. Similarly, status updates are affected, as attempts to upload content reliably result in app crashes. Additionally, problems with calls have been noted, including persistent crashes during voice and video calls, rendering these features unstable in this version. Furthermore, some users have experienced unexpected crashes with accessing the chat with Meta AI, which appears to be unstable in this build. Until WhatsApp releases a bug-fix update to address these issues, users encountering these problems may want to consider downgrading to a previous version. This can be done directly through TestFlight, ensuring a more stable experience until the bugs in the current version are fixed.

A feature to share sticker packs 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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