WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.4.10.74: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.4.10.74. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.24.4.74 and the TestFlight build is 24.4.10 (568925794).
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to disable reactions in channels, and it’s available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Disable channel reactions |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.4.10.74 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may get the same feature by installing the previous update. |
| 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 days. |
| Thanks: | Youssef Salem, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.6: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage media upload quality! |
DISABLE CHANNEL REACTIONS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to disable reactions in channels. Thanks to this feature, channel owners can maintain a more focused communication environment within their channels, ensuring that discussions always remain on topic and free from unnecessary distractions. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.4.10.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to disable channel reactions to some beta testers!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, some beta testers on the iOS app can now experiment with a feature to disable channel reactions in their channels. Reactions are always enabled by default for all channels but channel owners can now disable them at their discretion thanks to the latest updates. It's important to note that this capability also allows channel owners to curate their channels without the potential distractions or clutter caused by reactions, ensuring that the shared content always remains the focal point of discussion.
We believe that there are instances where disabling channel reactions can prove beneficial. Sometimes, reactions may inadvertently misrepresent certain topics in channels, potentially leading to misunderstandings among channel followers. Channel owners might opt to disable reactions as a proactive measure to mitigate such risks, ensuring that their messages receive the undivided attention they deserve. By controlling interactions in their channels, owners can finally maintain more clarity and authority over updates, reducing any misrepresentation of their content.
The feature to disable reactions in channels 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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