WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.75: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.9.10.75.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a zoom control feature for the camera, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Camera zoom control |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.75 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with 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: | Akan and Federico Trevisani, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.17: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a category feature for the channels directory! |
CAMERA ZOOM CONTROL
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.3.0.74 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a camera mode to record videos hands-free. Through this enhancement, WhatsApp aimed to improve user convenience, allowing for easier video recording without the need to hold down a button. It appears that WhatsApp is now working on refining the camera by adding new options designed to further improve convenience, offering users more intuitive ways to capture and share their favorite moments. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.75 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is now rolling out a zoom control feature for the camera!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new button that lets them smoothly adjust the zoom level. With the previous updates, users who wanted to change the zoom level while recording had to keep their finger on the camera button and swipe up or down, which could be lead to imprecise results. This new button makes it easier to fine-tune the zoom without interrupting the recording, providing users with greater control to create photo and video content.
In our opinion, this addition allows for a more precise and versatile camera experience, enabling users to zoom in and out before taking a photo and while recording a new video. We believe that this new feature improves convenience because it lets users adjust the zoom with a simple touch, rather than fiddling with the camera button. It also enhances precision by providing more control over the zoom level, helping users capture exactly the shot they want. It's important to note that it's likely that more improvements for the camera are on the way. We can confirm that users can expect further updates designed to make the camera experience even more intuitive, convenient, along with improved integration with other existing features in the future.
The zoom control feature for the camera 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 days.
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