WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.72: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.25.10.72.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to open the photo and video gallery from the chat bar, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Chat photo gallery shortcut |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.72 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 beta testers and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | futurebound, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.6: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to quickly reply to voice messages! |
CHAT PHOTO GALLERY SHORTCUT
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.11 update, we announced that a feature to open the photo and video gallery from the chat bar was available to some beta testers. This new shortcut allows users to access their gallery content directly from the chat bar, making it more convenient to share stored photos and videos. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same sharing experience through the new gallery shortcut, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.72 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to open the photo and video gallery from the chat bar!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new shortcut to quickly open their gallery without needing to navigate through the chat attachment sheet. This new gallery shortcut replaces the previous camera shortcut, which was positioned in the same spot on the chat bar. With this change, users can directly access their stored photos and videos in fewer steps, making it easier to share media during conversations without interruptions. When users tap the new gallery shortcut, a dedicated sheet appears, presenting the media stored in their device's gallery. This redesigned sheet also includes a prominent camera entry point to address the replacement of the older camera shortcut.
The inclusion of the camera within the gallery sheet ensures that users can still capture and share new photos or videos directly from the chat interface. This integration strikes a balance between the quick gallery access provided by the new shortcut and the essential functionality of the camera shortcut that it replaced. In addition, users can easily switch between different albums in their gallery through the navigation bar located at the top of the new sheet, simplifying the process of finding specific media. It is important to mention that users can still send instant video messages by tapping and holding the new gallery shortcut. This ensures that the feature many users rely on for instant video responses remains accessible, despite the shortcut's primary focus shifting to gallery access.
A feature to open the photo and video gallery from the chat bar 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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