WhatsApp for iOS 24.16.75: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.16.75.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to prompt group descriptions for communities to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Description for community group chats |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.16.75 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. |
| Thanks: | Akan, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: group visibility feature for Android beta! |
DESCRIPTION FOR COMMUNITY GROUP CHATS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.16.12 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to prompt group descriptions for communities. This update aims to enhance the user experience by ensuring that new community group chats consistently have clear and informative descriptions, making it easier for new members to understand the group's purpose. In the past few days, the WhatsApp for iOS 24.16.75 update was released on the App Store. Currently, the official changelog doesn't provide useful information regarding which new features are available in the latest version of the app. However, we just discovered that WhatsApp is widely rolling out the feature to prompt group descriptions for communities to everyone!
The official changelog still features an option to create events for regular group chats, as mentioned in our article about the WhatsApp for iOS 24.15.79 update. However, despite not being mentioned in the official changelog, we can confirm that WhatsApp is also releasing a feature to prompt group descriptions for communities. This new addition aims to enhance group communication by ensuring clear and informative descriptions when creating new group chats for communities. Previously, this option was available for group chats during setup but not for community group chats. With the latest updates, WhatsApp is also extending this option to community group chats, ensuring that all new members are well-informed about the group's purpose and guidelines right from the start.
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 prompt group descriptions for communities 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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