WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.78: what's new?

WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.24.10.78.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to get information about the status of synced chat history, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to bring channels to linked devices. This feature enables users to create, view, and follow channels directly from their linked devices, extending the functionality previously limited to primary devices. The update ensures a consistent experience across multiple devices, eliminating the inconvenience of switching back to a primary device to manage or interact with channels. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing additional enhancements for linked devices, intending to further improving control over the synced chat history. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.78 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to get information about the status of synced chat history!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a feature that provides detailed information about the synced chat history on linked devices. This option offers users greater transparency by revealing important details about how their conversations are managed and synced across devices. The "Chat History" screen includes crucial details such as when the chat history sync started and its current status, which may indicate whether the sync is ongoing or has been completed. This information is presented in a clear and user-friendly bottom sheet, making it easily accessible right from the app settings to understand the progress of their chat synchronization. It is important to note that since iPad is considered a linked device, this feature is also available on iPad, allowing users to get details about the sync status and history directly on their tablets.

Thanks to this feature, we discovered that WhatsApp syncs up to one year of chat history (text messages) to linked devices, ensuring users have access to recent conversations even when their primary device is offline. While this approach maintains a practical limit to the data synced to secondary devices, WhatsApp recommends that users refer to their primary phone to access their full chat history. This approach balances accessibility with efficiency, avoiding excessive data usage or storage issues on linked devices while keeping the full archive intact on the main device.

This information is particularly convenient for users who frequently switch between devices or rely heavily on linked devices, such as their iPad or another secondary phone. Knowing the sync status and timeline provides reassurance that their conversations are reliably transferred and updated. Additionally, the ability to track progress eliminates potential confusion about whether a delay in accessing older messages is due to an incomplete sync or another issue.

A feature to get information about the status of synced chat history 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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