WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.3.10.74: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 25.3.10.74.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to allow guests in chat events, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.17 update, we announced that a feature to allow guests in chat events was available to some beta testers. This update introduces a new option that enables users to specify if they plan to bring an additional guest when responding to an event invitation. This helps event organizers plan more effectively by providing a clearer situation of the expected number of attendees. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same enhanced experience with events as it already does for the Android version, aiming to provide a consistent experience across both platforms. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.3.10.74 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to allow guests in chat events!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a feature that allows them to enable an option where invitees can specify whether they plan to bring a guest. If this option is activated when creating an event, recipients will have the ability to indicate whether they intend to bring someone along or if they will be attending alone. This provides additional flexibility in event planning and ensures that organizers have an accurate count of participants. On the other hand, event creators can also choose to disable this option. If the feature is turned off, it signals to the invitees that the event is strictly limited to the listed participants. This ensures a more private and controlled gathering, which may be necessary for exclusive meetings or limited-capacity events.

This feature can be particularly useful in different scenarios, as it allows event organizers to better manage attendance and allocate resources efficiently. For example, a company organizing a corporate dinner may need to know if employees plan to bring a partner or a business guest. This allows the event organizers to prepare seating arrangements and catering accordingly. Similarly, for a wedding reception, the hosts may want guests to indicate whether they will be bringing a plus-one, helping in finalizing the guest list and making necessary arrangements for food and seating.

Alternatively, if a company is organizing an internal board meeting or a high-level executive gathering, it would be essential to limit participation strictly to the invited individuals. In such cases, allowing guests could lead to confidentiality concerns or disrupt the structured nature of the event. By disabling the guest option, the organizers make it clear that only the selected participants should attend, maintaining the event's exclusivity. We believe that organizers can better manage logistics by allowing attendees to specify this detail in advance, enabling more accurate planning for seating arrangements, catering, and event coordination.

A feature to allow guests in chat events 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 days.

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