WhatsApp for iOS 24.22.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new update through the App Store, bringing the version up to 24.22.73.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to filter chats through custom lists!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Filter chats using custom lists |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.22.73 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 and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Thiago, Manuel Pérez, and techworldaleant, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: new widget feature for iOS enhances status updates! |
FILTER CHATS - CUSTOM LISTS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.5 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to filter chats through custom lists. Through this enhancement, Android users have greater control over their conversations by organizing people and group chats into specific lists, making it easier to quickly access important conversations. Recently, the WhatsApp for iOS 24.22.73 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 a feature to filter chats through custom lists!
The official changelog from the App Store still mentions that a new widget feature for accessing chats is available, along with some improvements for the camera, as discussed in our article about the WhatsApp for iOS 24.21.82 update. However, despite not being noted in the official changelog, we can confirm that WhatsApp is also rolling out a feature to filter chats using custom lists. This release was recently confirmed by Mark Zuckerberg, who highlighted its potential to enhance user experience by categorizing conversations into specific lists.
A list is a tool designed to help users organize their chats more effectively by categorizing both individual and group chats, making finding specific conversations significantly faster and more convenient. For example, users can create lists for family, close friends, or project groups, helping them keep track of important conversations without scrolling through their chats list. Users can also create a list from the chats tab through a dedicated button, which will open a simple interface for adding individual contacts or group chats.
Once a list is created, it will automatically become a filter that appears at the top of the chats tab, making it easier for users to focus on the people and groups that matter most. This filter allows users to instantly view only the conversations included in that list. For example, if someone creates a list including their work colleagues, they can quickly switch to that filter and see only work-related chats, allowing them to stay focused on relevant conversations without being distracted by other messages.
Another important advantage of these lists is their complete privacy, as only the user who creates the list will be able to see and use it. This ensures that users can organize their chats according to their personal preferences without worrying about others seeing how they categorize conversations. In addition, users can edit or delete these lists at any time through the app settings, offering full control and flexibility over how they manage their filters.
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. You should always 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 filter chats through custom lists is available to some iOS users who install the latest update of WhatsApp from the App Store, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.
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