WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.77: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.25.10.77.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to mention group chats in status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Group chat mention in status updates |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.77 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: | Akan, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.17: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to mention group chats in status updates! |
GROUP CHAT MENTION - STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.17 update, we announced that a feature to mention group chats in status updates is available to some beta testers. This feature introduces a new way to enhance group communication by enabling users to notify all participants in a group chat through a single status update mention. This simplifies interactions and ensures important updates always reach the intended audience efficiently. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same enhanced experience with status updates, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.77 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to mention group chats in status updates!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature to temporarily extend visibility of a status update to all members of the mentioned group. This temporary extension of visibility means that even group members who are not included in the default privacy settings for status updates will be able to view the specific update in which their group is mentioned. However, this visibility is strictly limited to that particular update and does not affect the overall privacy settings for future status updates. This ensures that users maintain control over their privacy while still allowing for efficient group communication.
Group members who gain temporary access to the status update can also share it with their own contacts. When this happens, the shared update will not reveal the identity of the original creator or any specific contacts that were mentioned. This approach helps to maintain the privacy of the user while still enabling the content to reach a wider audience when necessary.
It's important to note that WhatsApp has implemented two significant limitations to this feature to maintain optimal app performance. The first limitation restricts the number of groups that can be mentioned in a single status update to five. This prevents excessive notifications and ensures that the feature is not misused for spamming purposes. The second limitation concerns the number of participants in each group, which must not exceed 32 members. This ensures that the end-to-end encryption protocol can handle the delivery and encryption of status updates without compromising performance. These restrictions are carefully designed to balance the convenience of group mentions with the technical requirements of the platform.
This feature is particularly useful for users who frequently share updates with multiple people, as it saves time by eliminating the need to tag individual members one by one. Instead, they can notify an entire group with a single mention, making the process more efficient and user-friendly. In addition, WhatsApp ensures that the new feature aligns with its commitment to user privacy and secure communication by keeping these limitations in place. The ability to temporarily extend visibility to specific groups strikes a balance between flexibility and the need to maintain stringent encryption standards.
A feature to mention group chats in status updates 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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