WhatsApp for iOS 24.16.79: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.16.79.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a favorite chats and groups feature to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Favorite chats and groups |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.16.79 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might experiment with this feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I have the same version but I don't have these features. Why? | Although WhatsApp has officially announced these features, some users may receive them over the coming weeks, as mentioned in the changelog on the App Store. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: automatic unknown account messages blocking feature! |
FAVORITE CHATS AND GROUPS
In the article about the WhatsApp for iOS 24.11.85 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to allow users to mark certain contacts and groups as their favorites. This feature enables users to quickly locate their most important conversations by adding them to a dedicated favorites tab within the chats list. In the past few days, the WhatsApp for iOS 24.16.79 update was released on the App Store. Thanks to the official changelog, we discovered that WhatsApp is widely rolling out a favorite chats and groups feature to everyone!
The official changelog mentions that it is finally possible to add favorites that appear at the top of the calls tab and as a filter for the chats list. Users can open the app settings and open the favorites section to get started, where they can easily add contacts and groups to their favorites list. Once added, these favorites will be prominently displayed for quicker access. In this section, users can also manage their favorites by rearranging, adding, or removing them as needed. It is worth noting that we previously covered the availability of the favorites filter and in our article about the WhatsApp for iOS 24.11.85 update, but WhatsApp is now officially announcing this feature through the changelog on the App Store, confirming its rollout to a broader audience and making it available to all users.
In addition, the changelog provided by WhatsApp notes that users can experience the new calling UI, which features updated controls that are more intuitive and easier to access. This revamped interface makes it easier to manage calls on the go, as the improved design allows for quicker access to essential calling features. This updated interface improves the overall reliability of the calling feature, ensuring an enhanced and more consistent experience, as announced in our previous story about the WhatsApp for iOS 24.14.78 update.
If you don't have these features, note that some accounts may receive them over the coming weeks, as indicated in the official changelog. Please stay ahead by regularly updating WhatsApp from the App Store and the TestFlight app to get these features in the near future in case you don't have them 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 favorite chats and groups feature 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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