WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.12.10.71: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.12.10.71.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to browse channel photos, videos, GIFs, and links, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Channel media and links |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.12.10.71 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 days. |
| Thanks: | Youssef Salem, IsaacAndHisIsaac, Ahmed Ghanem, and Radu Oncescu, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: feature to translate messages and channel updates is available for Android! |
CHANNEL MEDIA AND LINKS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.13.2 update, we announced that a feature to browse channel media and links was available. With this feature, users can now conveniently access all the photos, videos, GIFs, and links shared within a channel through a dedicated section in the channel info screen. This eliminates the need to scroll through the entire message history to find specific content, making the experience more efficient especially for channels where there are a lot of updates. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same experience with browsing channel media and links 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 25.12.10.71 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to browse channel photos, videos, GIFs, and links!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can access the dedicated channel media and links section, allowing them to easily browse all shared photos, videos, GIFs, and links without scrolling through the entire channel history. This new section is the same one that users have been using for years within their individual chats and group conversations. It provides a well-organized view of all media and shared content, separated by category for easier browsing.
The section is accessible from the channel info screen to both channel admins and followers. This means that not only creators can manage and review previously shared content more efficiently, but followers can also go back and find useful information with ease. This equal access helps ensure that everyone in the channel has the same tools to stay informed and engaged, allowing users to instantly locate important media without having to remember specific keywords. It improves the overall organization of shared content as everything is grouped by type and displayed chronologically, reducing time wasted on manual searching. For channels that frequently post news, updates, or multimedia material, the feature ensures that content remains easily discoverable even weeks later.
With categorized tabs for media and links, users can filter exactly what they're looking for without needing to scroll through unrelated updates. Photos, videos, GIFs, and shared links are neatly organized in separate sections, making navigation faster and more intuitive. The same structured layout that users are already familiar with from chats and groups significantly enhances the browsing experience, especially in channels with a high volume of daily updates. Additionally, this new feature may encourage more users to actively participate in channels, knowing they can easily revisit and retrieve content anytime, even if they missed a previous update.
A feature to browse channel photos, videos, GIFs, and links is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions 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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