WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.10.10.72: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.10.10.72.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users share avatar sticker messages in their chats, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Avatar stickers |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.10.10.72 has been designated as a compatible 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 weeks. |
| Thanks: | Akan, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is rolling out new features to enhance the chats, groups, calls, and channels experience! |
AVATAR STICKERS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.3 update, we announced that a feature that lets users send avatar sticker messages in their chats was available. This feature introduces a new sticker category called "Together", which includes unique stickers that combine both your avatar and your contact's avatar. These stickers are automatically generated based on the personalized look of each avatar, making every set distinct depending on who the user is chatting with. It's a creative way to make conversations feel more expressive and visually engaging by representing both users directly within the stickers. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same experience with avatar stickers as it already does for the Android version, aiming to provide a consistent experience across both platforms. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.10.10.72 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users share avatar sticker messages in their chats!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that allows the generation of a new category for avatar stickers when both users in a chat have avatars created. Before these stickers appear, users must configure their privacy settings to define who can interact with their avatar stickers. Once these settings are properly configured, WhatsApp will automatically generate a collection of avatar stickers that feature both the user and their contact. However, this only works if the other person in the chat has also enabled the appropriate privacy settings on their end. When both users have consented, a new category called "Together" will show up directly within the sticker keyboard. This category includes at least seven personalized stickers showing both avatars together, with the potential that WhatsApp may add more stickers to this category in the future.
Although the overall style of the stickers stays the same across different chats, one of the two avatars will always change depending on who the user is talking to. The avatar shown alongside the user's own will represent the chat partner, making each set of stickers unique to that conversation. This is only possible if the other person has also created an avatar and configured their privacy settings. As a result, every chat features its own personalized avatar sticker combinations.
This feature aims to enhance interaction in a fun and expressive way, and it's not designed for serious communication but rather to make chats more engaging. People can see themselves represented in the stickers, along with their contact, which creates a sense of connection. However, it's important to note that the feature will only work if the recipient also has it enabled on their account. This may take some time, as availability can depend on several factors such as the user's region, their version of WhatsApp, and the operating system they're using. In any case, it's just a matter of waiting, as once the avatar sticker privacy settings become visible in the app, it will mean that WhatsApp is ready to generate avatar stickers as soon as those settings are properly configured.
A feature that lets users share avatar sticker messages in their chats is available to some beta testers who install the latest version 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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