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WhatsApp news of the week: default chat theme feature on iOS

Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 10 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a default chat theme feature in development on WhatsApp beta for iOS!

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I've installed the latest update of WhatsApp for Android, iOS, and Desktop, but some of these features are not currently available. Is there a particular reason for this? Some features in the app may be under development and not yet available to all testers, or they may be gradually rolling out to users. If you're unable to access a certain feature, you'll need to wait for a future update. Keep reading for more information.
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WHATSAPP NEWS OF THE WEEK

  1. In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.18 update, we posted news regarding a transfer ownership feature in development for communities.
  2. Our story about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.13 update includes the details about a feature in development to clear the unread message count.
  3. A chat filtering feature is widely rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp for iOS 24.10.74 update from the App Store.
  4. In the article regarding the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a feature to generate AI-powered profile photos. This feature is under development and it will be available in a future update.
  5. Thanks to the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.11.10.70 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a default chat theme feature. This feature will allow users to select a new color and wallpaper of the default chat theme from a range of five different colors. In our opinion, this is the best feature we announced this week:
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  1. The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.15 update brings information about a feature in development to view mentions for status updates.
  2. After installing the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.75 update, select beta testers can explore an audience control feature for status updates, encouraging them to double-check and consider more carefully whom they are sharing their content with.
  3. With the recent versions of WhatsApp beta for Android, some beta testers can experiment with new media reaction and reply shortcuts.
  4. With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.20 update, we shared the details about a feature to see all media shared in community group chats. This feature is in development and it will be available in the future.
  5. A fix for a crash when exploring channels is available with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.14 update.

Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp, coming your way next week!

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