WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.76: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.24.10.76.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | QR code - channel |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.76 is a compatible update, but some users might get 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 and Radu Oncescu, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.7: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes! |
QR CODE - CHANNEL
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.7 update, we announced that a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes is available to some beta testers. This feature brings enhanced convenience to channel sharing and discovery, allowing users to quickly connect with channels by scanning their QR codes. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same sharing experience using QR codes, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.76 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that enables them to generate a unique QR code for their channels. To access the QR code, users need to open their channel info screen and navigate to the sharing options. Once the QR code is generated, WhatsApp provides users with additional options to export the code, allowing them to share it via other apps or even print it for offline distribution.
This feature is particularly advantageous for businesses, as it opens up new possibilities for customer engagement. By displaying the QR code in-store, on signage, or on marketing materials, businesses can encourage their customers to follow their channels for updates, promotions, and events. For example, a coffee shop might print its channel QR code on receipts, enabling customers to quickly access exclusive deals, while a retail store could include it on posters to promote sales and new product arrivals.
We also believe that this feature provides people and organizations with greater flexibility in hosting social events and meetups. A displayed QR code can serve as a simple and intuitive way for attendees to connect with a shared channel, making it easy to disseminate event details, photos, or updates. Users can save the code as an image and share it through messaging apps, email, or social media platforms. This makes it easier for channel owners to reach a broader audience and adapt their sharing strategy according to different contexts.
A feature to view and follow channels using QR codes 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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