WhatsApp for iOS 24.18.77: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.18.77.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out new features for community group chats to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Community group chats |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.18.77 is marked as a compatible update. |
| 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: like reaction feature for status updates is available on iOS beta! |
COMMUNITY GROUP CHATS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.17.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a visibility feature for community group chats. This feature allows community administrators to create hidden group chats that are only visible to invited members and other community admins. Once a group is designated as hidden, it ensures that sensitive discussions remain private, as only the selected participants can have access. In the past few days, the WhatsApp for iOS 24.18.77 update was released on the App Store. Thanks to the official changelog, we discovered that WhatsApp is widely rolling out new improvements for community group chats to everyone!
The official changelog mentions that users can now experiment with a feature to manage the visibility for community group chats. This means that admins have greater control over which groups are visible to the community and can tailor privacy settings to fit the needs of their discussions when creating a new group chat for the community. In addition, WhatsApp is offering a new option to allow users to quickly archive community groups right within the chats list. This action was previously limited to the communities tab, but with the latest update, users can now enhance their experience by managing community group chats directly from the chats tab.
The changelog provided by WhatsApp also notes that a transfer ownership option for community groups is now available, a feature we previously announced for some beta testers with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.34 update. This feature allows community owners to delegate ownership responsibilities to another member, making it easier for them to step back from leadership roles without disrupting the community. Community owners can select any other admin to become the new owner, transferring full administrative privileges while still retaining their own role as a standard community admin.
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.
New features for community group chats 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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