WhatsApp for iOS 24.13.79: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.13.79.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to forward messages and media on channels to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Channel forwarding |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.13.79 is marked as a compatible update. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature. Why? | Although WhatsApp did not mention this feature in the official changelog on the App Store, we can confirm that it is finally available to everyone. Please verify if you're on the latest version of WhatsApp. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: enhanced AI-powered features for Meta AI! |
CHANNEL FORWARDING
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.15 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to forward messages and media on channels. Through this enhancement, channel owners can quickly and easily share messages, photos, videos, and GIFs from any channels directly to their own channels on Android. In the past few days, the WhatsApp for iOS 24.13.79 update was released on the App Store. Although it's not mentioned in the official changelog, it appears that this update brings the same channel update forwarding feature to all iOS users, as recently reported by WhatsApp on their channel.
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is testing a new channel feature with the public even on the iOS app, aimed at enhancing the process of sharing messages and media. This feature allows channel owners to forward messages, photos, videos, and GIFs directly from any channels to their own channel effortlessly. Channel owners can already explore this feature by forwarding a message from their favorite channel to their channels, where they will find the option to select their channel in the forwarding picker screen. The ability to forward channel content helps users forward updates directly to their channels without intermediary steps, enhancing the way information is shared across multiple channels. This enhancement is designed to provide a more efficient content-sharing experience to ensure that channels are promptly updated, reducing the time and effort traditionally required for content preparation and upload.
If you don't have this feature, note that some accounts may receive it over the coming weeks, although it has not been indicated in the official changelog. Please stay ahead by regularly updating WhatsApp from the App Store and the TestFlight app to get this feature in the future in case you don't have it after installing this update. By staying proactive in updating your app, you can ensure that you're always equipped with the latest and most advanced features WhatsApp has to offer.
A feature to forward messages and media on channels is available for iOS users who 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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