WhatsApp for iOS 24.7.75: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.7.75.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to quickly open the photo library to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Photo library |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.7.75 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. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: picture-in-picture mode in development on iOS! |
PHOTO LIBRARY
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.24.10.71 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a shortcut to open AI-powered chats from the chats tab. This enhancement provides certain users with easier access to the Meta AI-powered chatbot, facilitating communication and quicker resolution of personal queries or tasks. It appears that WhatsApp is also exploring additional shortcuts to further enhance the user experience, particularly when sharing media. Recently, the WhatsApp for iOS 24.7.75 update was released on the App Store. Currently, the official changelog doesn’t provide useful information regarding which new features are available in this version, and it’s often outdated. However, we just discovered that WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to quickly open the photo library to everyone!
The official changelog still mentions features such as the ability to record and share instant video messages, along with an option to quickly forward and rewind videos by double-tapping the edge of a video. We previously announced these features in our article covering the WhatsApp for iOS 24.6.77 update. However, even though it’s not mentioned in the official changelog on the App Store, we can also confirm that WhatsApp is releasing a practical shortcut for quickly accessing the photo library. Users can now achieve this by long-pressing the attach button within the chat bar, saving time by navigating to their photo library without the need for an additional step.
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 quickly open the photo library 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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