WhatsApp for iOS 25.3.80: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the App Store, bringing the version up to 25.3.80.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to choose a chat theme among 20 different colors!

In the article about the WhatsApp for iOS 24.20.71 update, we announced that a chat theme feature was available. This initial release offered the opportunity for a select group of users to experiment with the new chat themes. The purpose of this limited rollout was likely to gather valuable feedback and bug reports that would help improve the feature before making it available to a larger audience. By testing the feature with a smaller user base, WhatsApp probably aimed to ensure a smoother and more refined experience for everyone in the upcoming broader release. With the latest WhatsApp updates for iOS, WhatsApp continues to enhance the user experience by releasing features that further personalize the chat interface to even more people. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp for iOS 25.3.80 update, which is available on the App Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to choose a chat theme among 20 different colors!

The official changelog from the App Store mentions that this update formally introduces chat themes, allowing users to customize their chat bubble colors and wallpaper. Users can now choose from a variety of pre-set themes, each designed to match different moods and preferences. In addition, WhatsApp offers new wallpapers that can be applied to individual chats, giving users even more freedom to personalize their conversations. If you want a more customized experience, you can mix and match bubble colors and wallpapers to create a unique look for your chats. To apply a default chat theme across all your conversations, simply go to "Settings" > "Chats" > "Default chat theme". This will ensure a consistent appearance throughout your chats, as the selected theme will be applied universally, giving every conversation the same color scheme and style.

For those who want to apply different themes to specific conversations, you can do so easily by navigating to the "Chat themes" section within the Contact or Group info screen. This way, it is possible to differentiate between personal, work, or group chats with distinct theme choices, making it easier to identify different conversations at a glance. The feature also includes a built-in wallpaper option, automatically applied based on the selected message color, but users are free to change this to any wallpaper of their choice. This flexibility ensures that even if two chats share the same theme, they can still look different, thanks to the customizable wallpapers. It's important to note that the new theme settings do not affect how conversations appear on the recipient's phone, ensuring that your personalized themes remain private to you.

If you don't have this feature, note that some accounts may receive it 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 this feature in the near 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 choose a chat theme among 20 different colors is available to some users who install the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS from the App Store, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.

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