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- WhatsApp will end support for older versions than iOS 15.1 starting May 5, 2025, requiring users to update their devices to continue using the app. This decision allows WhatsApp to leverage newer APIs and technologies for improved features and performance, as maintaining compatibility with older systems limits development. While this change will primarily affect older iPhone models like the 5s and 6, users with compatible devices are encouraged to update their iOS versions or consider alternatives if their hardware is outdated.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.8 update, WhatsApp is testing a redesigned chat list management interface that introduces a more organized and intuitive layout. This features prominent main filters like "Favorites" and improved options for creating and restoring custom lists. The updated design also aligns with the modern style of the app, similar to other sections like "Security" settings.
- In the article covering the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.24.10.78 update, we highlighted a new feature to get information about the status of synced chat history. This feature, available on both phones and iPads, informs users that up to one year of chat history is synced to secondary devices, while the full archive remains on the primary device, striking a balance between accessibility and storage efficiency.
- After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.30 update, some beta testers can explore a new online counter feature for group chats, displaying the number of participants currently online in the top app bar. This count excludes members who have disabled their online status visibility, ensuring privacy settings are respected. The feature also helps users understand group availability, making it easier to time messages for real-time engagement and responses.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.20 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a new bottom bar for enhanced content sharing, enabling users to easily post messages, photos, and videos as stories on Meta platforms like Instagram and Facebook in the future. The update will also support sharing to non-Meta apps, including X and Snapchat, offering a new way to forward media across various platforms.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.22 update introduces new features to make starting voice chats in groups more convenient, including a floating action button near the message send option and a gesture-based method to initiate chats by scrolling up. These features are rolling out to beta testers and some stable version users, with expanded access to smaller groups, even those with just two members. Voice chats notify group members when initiated and automatically end after 60 minutes if unused, balancing functionality with resource efficiency.
- With the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.26 update, we revealed that WhatsApp is testing a feature to centralize the creation of communities and groups within the Chats tab, simplifying the process and navigation for users in the future. By moving creation tools from the Communities tab to the Chats tab and removing the floating action button, the Communities tab will have a cleaner interface focused on managing and navigating existing communities.
- A reminder notification feature for chat messages is available to some beta testers after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.29 update. This system ensures users don't miss important messages while avoiding excessive notifications to maintain relevance and non-intrusiveness.
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