WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.23.10.81: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.23.10.81.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to choose a chat theme on the business app, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp for iOS 25.3.80 update, we announced that a feature to choose a chat theme among 20 different colors was widely available. This feature introduces greater personalization for users, allowing them to customize individual conversations with colors that reflect their style, preferences, or mood. By selecting from carefully coordinated color presets or manually picking from the available palette, users can create visually distinct chats that enhance readability and make important conversations easier to identify. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same theme customization functionality 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 25.23.10.81 update, which is available on the TestFlight app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows users to choose a chat theme on the business app!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore the ability to choose a chat theme directly on the WhatsApp Business app. Until now, WhatsApp Business did not offer the ability to change chat themes, leaving businesses with a default appearance for all conversations. The reasons behind this limitation remain unclear, but it meant that businesses could not visually differentiate chats or reflect their brand identity through personalized colors. However, with this recent update, WhatsApp has surprisingly enabled theme customization for business users, allowing them to experiment with new options to enhance the visual appeal of their chats.

Just like in WhatsApp Messenger, the Business app now includes the same theme customization choices. Specifically, users can select from a range of preset themes, where each theme automatically applies a wallpaper that matches a specific color. These preset combinations are designed by WhatsApp to ensure the wallpaper and message color coordinate perfectly, making each chat visually harmonious and easy on the eyes. If none of the preset themes satisfy the user's preferences, it is possible to manually pick from 38 available colors and pair them with a wallpaper from WhatsApp's collection. Users also have the option to use a solid color background, which can be further personalized with doodles or simple design elements.

For even more flexibility, users can choose an image from their own gallery and combine it with one of the 38 colors, giving complete control over the chat’s appearance. This customization can be applied to all chats globally, ensuring a consistent style across the app, or to specific conversations, making it easier for users to differentiate between chats. It's worth noting that some Android users can access the same customization features by installing the WhatsApp Business beta for Android 2.25.24.24 update, available on the Google Play Store.

Applying a theme to a conversation can help businesses highlight priority chats, distinguish customer inquiries from internal discussions, or simply make the interface more visually appealing. This feature is particularly useful for those businesses that manage multiple client conversations simultaneously, as colors and themes make it easier to identify important chats at a glance. By using distinct colors for different types of conversations, businesses can reduce errors and improve workflow efficiency.

A feature that allows users to choose a chat theme on the business app 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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