WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.8.10.70: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.8.10.70.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to suggest contacts to chat with, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Suggested contacts |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.8.10.70 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to 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 and Thiago, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.5: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to suggest contacts to chat with! |
SUGGESTED CONTACTS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.5 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a contacts suggestion feature. This feature was designed to offer useful recommendations regarding contacts they have never interacted with, making it easier to initiate new conversations. It seems that WhatsApp intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to receive recommendations as it does for Android users. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.8.10.70 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is also rolling out the same feature to suggest contacts on the iOS app!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, some beta testers may explore a new feature to get suggestions on whom to chat with, enhancing the communication experience. This section is available at the bottom of the chats list, providing users with convenient access to potential new conversations without interrupting their current chat flow. It is very important to note that, if users do not wish to receive suggestions for new chats to initiate, they can opt out of receiving suggestions simply by closing the dedicated section at the bottom of the chats list.
One significant advantage of this feature is its capability to encourage users to interact with contacts they may have unintentionally overlooked or forgotten in their address book. By suggesting these potentially forgotten contacts for initiating new conversations, WhatsApp offers users the opportunity to rediscover certain contacts they may not readily recall having in their address book. In addition, this feature also extends to aiding users in discovering new accounts from their address book that have recently registered on WhatsApp. We believe that this feature adds a layer of convenience to the communication experience, enriching interactions by allowing users to discover contacts they may have overlooked or not yet had the chance to connect with.
The feature to suggest contacts to chat with is available to some beta testers who install the latest update 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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