WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.76: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.9.10.76.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a new audio call bar feature, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New audio call bar |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.76 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, Wlaa1668, SiLent, and Real Finger, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.18: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new audio call bar feature! |
NEW AUDIO CALL BAR
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.18 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a new audio call bar feature. Through this enhancement, WhatsApp aimed to improve user experience by offering a more intuitive and flexible way to manage ongoing calls. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to manage outgoing audio calls as it does for the Android version. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.76 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is also rolling out the same audio call bar feature on the iOS app!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can experiment with a new revamped bar to manage outgoing audio calls right within the app. When users minimize a call, a redesigned call bar appears at the top of the screen, giving them greater control over the ongoing call. With the previous updates, it was needed to return to the call by tapping the green status bar to perform some actions. With the new call bar, it's now possible to mute or end the call without the need to navigate back to the full call screen.
In our opinion, the new call bar enhances both user convenience and multitasking capabilities. It allows users to multitask within the app without losing control over their calls and chats, providing direct access to some call features like muting and ending the call. We believe that this update also represents a significant step toward a more user-friendly interface, as it provides users with the flexibility to navigate the app while keeping essential call controls within easy reach.
The new audio call bar feature 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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