WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 23.11.76.
What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to mention groups within the community announcement group!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Mention groups |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 23.11.76 is marked as a compatible update. |
| I have the same version but I don’t have this feature, why? | This feature is available to some users. Other people may receive it over the coming weeks. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to send HD photos on iOS and Android beta! |
MENTION GROUPS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.10.0.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling the ability to mention groups within the community announcement group, available to some beta testers. With this feature, community admins can better highlight their groups by sharing a message within the community announcement group where they can mention a certain sub-group. Recently, the WhatsApp for iOS 23.11.76 update was released on the App Store and, although it is not mentioned in the official changelog, we can confirm that this feature is widely rolling out!
The official changelog for this update still mentions news regarding the companion mode (announced in the changelog about the WhatsApp for iOS 23.10.76 update), the ability to automatically play GIFs, and call links saved in the calendar app. However, after installing the new update, we can confirm that community admins that use the stable version of WhatsApp from the App Store can now mention their groups within the community announcement group, making it easier for them to highlight specific groups for other community members.
If you don’t have this feature, note that some accounts may receive it over the coming weeks, even if this is not indicated in the official changelog. Please stay ahead by regularly updating WhatsApp from the App Store and the TestFlight app to get the feature in the future in case you don’t have it after installing this update.
The feature to mention groups within the community announcement group is available to iOS users that install the latest update of WhatsApp from the App Store. Make sure to install this update to enjoy a better user experience.
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