Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 13 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a theme feature in development on WhatsApp beta for iOS!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Story about? | WhatsApp news of the week |
| 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. |
| News of last week? | WhatsApp news of the week: screenshot-blocking of profile photos on iOS! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.12: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a preview feature for pinned messages! |
WHATSAPP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.23 update, some beta testers can experiment with a feature to offer new sticker creation shortcuts. These shortcuts make it easier for users to distinct entry points for personalized stickers and AI-generated ones.
- The ability to view, create, and follow channels, is now available on linked devices on WhatsApp for iOS and Android, maintaining a consistent channel experience across both mobile platforms.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp for iOS 24.9.78 update, all users can now configure a passkey to log into their accounts.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.9 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a locked chats feature for linked devices.
- After installing the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.74 update, some users can experiment with a feature to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates.
- We revealed that WhatsApp is working on a theme feature to customize the chat bubble color, as discovered with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.10.10.71 update. We believe this is the best feature announced this week:
- The ability to get a preview for pinned messages through a thumbnail is now available to select beta testers, after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.12 update.
- A feature to prompt descriptions when creating a new group for a community is currently in development, as spotted with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.11 update.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.8 update brings information regarding a new feature to quickly explore new channels.
- The WhatsApp for Mac 24.9.77 update allows everyone to place group video calls with up to 32 people!
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.7 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is currently working on a feature to hide community group chats. This feature is in development and it will be available in the future.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.4 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage autoplay animated images to reduce distractions. This feature is under development and it will be available in the future.
- In the article regarding the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.5 update, we explained that WhatsApp is working on a feature to quickly find and add new sticker packs. There will be a correction regarding this news over the coming weeks.
Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp, coming your way next week!
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