WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.1.10.71: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.1.10.71.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to show the website icon for shared links, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Website icon |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.1.10.71 is a compatible update, but some users might 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, Youssef Salem, and Ahmed Ghanem, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.27: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to implement a widget for accessing Meta AI! |
WhatsApp released the website icon feature
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.13 update, we announced a feature that shows the website icon for shared links. This update makes shared links clearer by displaying the favicon within the message bubble. This provides users with a quicker way to identify the source of the link. WhatsApp intends to offer iOS users the same enhanced link-sharing experience as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.1.10.71 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to show the website icon for shared links!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that introduces the favicon. A favicon is a small graphical representation or logo of a website, and it is visibile directly into the preview of shared links in conversations. It is commonly used in web browsers. It appears in tabs, bookmarks, and address bars to help users quickly recognize a website. By adding the favicon to the rich preview of links, WhatsApp enables users to associate the shared link with its source, even before opening it.
The website logo can help many users easily identify a website faster than its domain name. It makes link previews more detailed, but it also provides a quicker way for users to verify if the link originates from a familiar or trusted source. It's important to note that favicons are purely visual elements. They do not serve as a real verification of the website authenticity or safety. A malicious or compromised website could easily use a misleading favicon to trick users into thinking it is trustworthy. For this reason, users should avoid relying on the favicon to determine whether a link is safe to open.
To ensure safety while browsing shared links, users should always check the domain name carefully. Even with the favicon, users should verify the legitimacy of links, especially when they come from unfamiliar sources. This means that a favicon does not replace a careful evaluation. Users should continue to practice caution, particularly with links received from unknown contacts or groups.
The feature to show the website icon for shared links is available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app. It is rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.
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