WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.20.10.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.20.10.73.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that allows admins to share questions in their channels, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Channel question message |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is currently developing a feature that allows admins to share questions in their channels, which is expected to be released in a future update. |
| I've installed the update, but this feature isn't available. Why? | This feature is currently in development and not yet available for beta testing. In the meantime, you can read this article for a sneak peek. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: call reaction feature with any emoji is under development on Android beta! |
CHANNEL QUESTION MESSAGE
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.76 update, we announced that a feature to share polls in channels was available. This feature allows channel owners to create and share polls directly within their channels using the chat attachment menu. Polls can be customized to allow either single or multiple answers, giving channel followers an easy and interactive way to participate in decisions or share their opinions. Now, WhatsApp seems interested in introducing a new tool aimed at further enhancing interactions between channel admins and their followers. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.20.10.73 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature that allows admins to share questions in their channels!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a feature that will let channel owners collect feedback by publishing questions, scheduled for release in a future update. This new feature will be accessible through the chat attachment menu, where a new "Questions" option will appear. By selecting this option, channel admins can write and share a question as part of a channel update. Once the update is published, anyone who views the channel will be able to respond to the question directly.
Channel admins can view all the replies to a question by simply opening their channel and navigating to the specific update where the question was published. Within that message, they will find all the submitted responses neatly organized for easy review. Here, admins will be able to read through all the answers and reflect on the feedback received to better understand their followers' opinions and needs. Additionally, if the admin decides to delete the question update, all associated message replies will be permanently removed, and the channel admin will have no way to restore them.
This functionality could be especially useful in various scenarios, such as collecting feedback on content, asking followers what topics they would like to see covered next, or even organizing events by gauging interest or availability. Admins might also use this feature to simply engage their community with open-ended questions. For example, a WhatsApp Channel focused on local news could ask followers what neighborhood issues they want more coverage on, helping the admin tailor updates to community interests. This direct feedback allows channel owners to stay closely connected with their audience, as it helps them make more informed decisions based on genuine follower input.
It's important to note that this feature is designed with privacy at its core. When someone replies to a question shared in a channel, their response is only visible to the channel admin. No other followers in the channel will be able to view, react to, or interact with anyone else's responses. This confidentiality helps create a safe space where users can share feedback with the channel admin. However, more precise details will be shared over the coming weeks as WhatsApp continues to refine the feature during the development.
A feature that allows admins to share questions in their channels is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We will keep you updated on any further developments about this feature until it's officially released.
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