WhatsApp for Mac 25.7.77: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new Mac update through the App Store, bringing the version up to 25.7.77.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to create and follow channels!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | WhatsApp Channels |
| Status? | Available |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for Mac 25.7.77 has been designated as a compatible update. |
| I have the same version but I don't have one or more features mentioned in this article. Why? | These features should already be available to all users. Please verify that you're using the correct version of WhatsApp by opening the App Store on your Mac. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.8.10.72: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to share music from Spotify in status updates! |
WhatsApp launches Channels
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Mac 24.19.71 update, we announced that a feature to view and follow channels was available to some beta testers. This feature allows users to access channels directly within the Updates tab. Previously, viewing channel updates on Mac was limited to notifications due to the lack of full support. However, with the deprecation of the Mac Electron app next month, WhatsApp now allows beta users to continue following their favorite channels through the new Mac app.
It appears that WhatsApp is now widely testing this feature with the public, as its availability has been noted in the official changelog. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp for Mac 25.7.77 update, which is available on the App Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is officially rolling out Channels!
The official changelog mentions that WhatsApp channels are finally. Users can now find their channels and status updates conveniently in the new Updates tab. By clicking the Updates icon in the sidebar, Mac users can follow updates in one centralized location, making it easier to catch up of what their contacts and channels share. Users can view and follow their favorite channels directly from the Updates tab. In addition, these actions are synced across their other devices.
Alongside Channels, WhatsApp has tackled several issues that were affecting users' experience. One notable fix addresses the persistent issue where the emoji suggestions UI would remain visible even when it was no longer in use. Additionally, the app now ensures that actions remain clearly visible when forwarding a message.
For users who frequently use emojis to react to messages, WhatsApp has resolved the problem where certain emojis, like the "person in manual wheelchair facing right", would not appear as expected. A bug that caused emojis to vanish from the media editor when composing a message has been fixed. Previously, the option to remove a group photo was inaccessible. With this update, WhatsApp has successfully fixed the issue.
The update also brings important improvements to the user experience. Typing replies in the media viewer is now smoother, as WhatsApp has fixed an issue that prevented the arrow keys from working properly. Similarly, macOS Sequoia users can now seamlessly switch between light and dark modes without experiencing issues. Business users will notice that the "Block" option is available again to the context menu, making it easier to manage unwanted interactions. WhatsApp has addressed a crash that occurred when using the cmd+shift+U shortcut with no open chats. A separate bug that caused the app to crash when using the "Open" shortcut has also been resolved.
Channels and many bug fixes are available to users who install the latest update of WhatsApp for Mac from the App Store. Make sure to install this update for a smoother experience.
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