WhatsApp for iOS 25.35.72: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new iOS update through the App Store, bringing the version up to 25.35.72.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out an updated About functionality with disappearing status options, and it's available to some users!

WhatsApp Expands the About Feature with Auto-Expiring Status Updates

Last month, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out an improved about feature with auto expiring status updates. This functionality allows users to set temporary status messages in their profile that automatically disappear after a selected period, keeping their information current without manual updates. Users can now express their mood, activity, or availability using text combined with emojis, and these updates are visible directly within chats, providing friends and contacts with quick context. The feature also offers flexibility in timing, letting users choose how long their status remains visible, ensuring that their profile reflects their present situation while maintaining privacy and simplicity.

With the latest update available on the App Store, WhatsApp is making this feature more widely available, following its official announcement on social media. Users can now access the improved about section with auto-expiring status updates on a broader range of devices. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp for iOS 25.35.72 update on the App Store, WhatsApp is rolling out an updated About functionality with disappearing status options!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is now highlighting in the official changelog that an updated About feature is available, letting users share a thought with their contacts. The new About section offers a more interactive way for users to share their status with contacts. The new design brings About directly into one-on-one chats, showing a small bubble under the contact's profile picture for quick visibility. It also appears in the chat info screen, so users can check a contact's current status without leaving the conversation. This makes it easy to see what someone is doing or their availability at a glance. With this change, WhatsApp reduces the need to open the full chat info screen, saving time while making the app more intuitive.

The new About allows users to post short-term activity updates or create custom messages that reflect their mood or current task. The feature remains fully controllable, allowing updates to be edited, removed, or restricted through privacy settings at any time. It also supports flexible timers, letting statuses expire automatically. Users can select durations ranging from a few hours to a full month, ensuring temporary updates like meetings, travel, or breaks remain relevant. The app also shows the remaining time for each status, making it easier for users to monitor or adjust before it expires. When the timer ends, the status disappears automatically, keeping profiles current and eliminating outdated information.

In chats, the About bubble provides a quick overview of a contact's status without opening their profile. This is especially useful for short-term updates like being in a meeting or traveling. For example, if a colleague sets their About to "In a meeting" for two hours, you will immediately know not to expect a reply during that time. Similarly, if a friend marks "Traveling" for the day, you can see at a glance that they might be away from their phone. By integrating statuses into the conversation view, WhatsApp ensures that updates are visible and immediately understandable.

Emoji support allows users to make their statuses more expressive. A coffee cup can indicate a short break, while a suitcase signals travel. Several preset durations, such as one day or one week, make it simple to set temporary updates. These features let users communicate both short-term and longer activities in a way that is clear, timely, and visually intuitive.

The redesigned About is a major improvement over the static version, which often displayed outdated information unless users remembered to update it manually. Now, updates expire automatically after the chosen period, keeping information relevant and contacts informed. Combined with emoji support and chat bubbles, the new About balances convenience, clarity, and control, creating a more dynamic way to share availability and current activity.

The updated About functionality with disappearing status options is available to some users who install the latest update from the App Store, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks. WhatsApp is gradually expanding access, so not everyone will see the feature immediately. Users can expect the update to reach their devices in stages, depending on several factors. As the rollout continues, more contacts will be able to share temporary statuses directly in chats.

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