WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.11.10.74: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.11.10.74.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to indicate that status updates are end-to-end encrypted, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.12.10 update, we announced that a label to indicate that status updates are end-to-end encrypted was available. The label appears at the top of the screen when viewing a status update, just below the contact name, and informs users that the content is end-to-end encrypted. With this visual cue, WhatsApp aims to boost transparency and remind Android users that status updates are as private as messages and calls. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same feature and interface enhancements 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 25.11.10.74 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to indicate that status updates are end-to-end encrypted!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a feature designed to provide more clarity regarding the encryption of status updates. Specifically, it highlights that status updates are secured by the same level of encryption that protects personal messages and voice and video calls. By making this encryption more visible, WhatsApp aims to raise awareness among users about the robust security measures that are in place to protect their chats, calls, and status updates. This visual indicator acts as a constant reminder that status updates are secured by end-to-end encryption, which prevents unauthorized access from anyone, including WhatsApp itself.

This feature also aims to address and eliminate any confusion users may have regarding whether status updates are protected by end-to-end encryption. While this security detail has already been outlined on the security page within the app settings, not all users may have noticed or understood it. By providing a clear and visual indicator of encryption, WhatsApp is making it easier for users to recognize and trust that their status updates are just as secure as their messages and calls. This added transparency helps reinforce the commitment to privacy and ensures that users are fully aware of the encryption measures in place for status updates.

Despite the unavailability of this visual indicator in previous versions, it's important to note that status updates were always end-to-end encrypted. The absence of the label did not mean that status updates were unprotected, as they have been encrypted using the Signal protocol from the beginning. Through this new visual indicator, WhatsApp is taking additional steps to ensure that users feel more confident about the privacy of their status updates, especially as privacy concerns continue to grow worldwide.

A feature to indicate that status updates are end-to-end encrypted 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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