WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.71: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.9.10.71.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to list recent online contacts, and it’s available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Recently online |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.71 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 Youssef Salem, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.3: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a bug with video sharing! |
RECENTLY ONLINE
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.8.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to suggest contacts to chat with. This addition aimed to enhance the process of starting new conversations by providing users with helpful recommendations for contacts they haven't previously interacted with. Instead, with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.14 update, WhatsApp took a step further to enhance this feature by incorporating details about who is currently online. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to see who is currently online as it does for the Android version. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.71 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is also rolling out the same feature to list recent online contacts on the iOS app!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers now have access to a new feature within the contacts list to see who was recently online. It is worth noting that this feature provides users with a snapshot of recent online activity rather than a comprehensive list of all currently online contacts. This means that a full online status activity for every contact isn't available, as the feature is designed to give a general overview of activity rather than a real-time status update for all contacts. It's worth noting that these details appear when attempting to initiate a new chat or call, helping users determine who might be available for immediate interaction.
We believe that this feature might encourage users to connect with recently active contacts, promoting improved and more timely communication, especially for initiating calls or new chats. It is very important to mention that this feature was built with privacy in mind as contacts who have disabled their last seen and online status won't be available in this list, ensuring that preferences regarding user privacy are respected at all times.
The feature to list recent online contacts 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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