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iOS WhatsApp users can now see into the future

iOS WhatsApp users can now see into the future
Patrick Devaney

Patrick Devaney

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Here at Softonic, we’re constantly trying to keep you updated on all the big news relating to your favorite apps. We scour the beta versions of apps to try and figure out which new features are on the horizon. We now have some very interesting news relating to the beta version of WhatsApp, which Facebook uses to test new features.

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There is now an extended official public beta version of WhatsApp on iOS

There has been an official beta version for Android users of WhatsApp to test out upcoming features for quite some time now. Even the classic Windows Phone operating system had a beta version. For iPhone, however, the beta testing program, which forms an important part of the development process for new features, was always limited to select users. This has now changed with WhatsApp opening its iOS beta program to more users.

How to sign up for WhatsApp beta for iOS

  1. To join the WhatsApp beta for iOS program, you will need to download an app called TestFlight. TestFlight allows users to test various beta apps on iOS, tvOS, and watchOS devices.
  2. Once TestFlight is installed, click this link to request an invite to the beta testing program.
  3. After requesting your invite, you’ll be redirected to the appropriate TestFlight page, where you’ll be asked to accept your invite to the WhatsApp beta for iOS program.
  4. Before hitting install, it is a good idea to back up all of your chat history, even though installing the beta version of WhatsApp shouldn’t delete your chats.

The whole point of the beta testing phase is for the developers to receive real-world feedback on the new features they are testing. This means that the apps could well be unstable and cause issues on your phone. Also, and this is a very important point, if you do decide to join the beta program and then experience a technical issue, you should contact the developers to let them know. As you’re reporting on an app known to be in the test phase, the developers will pay more attention to what you are saying.

In the WhatsApp beta for iOS program app, all you have to do to report an issue is hit Contact Us in the settings menu and then give a brief description of the issue you faced.

Patrick Devaney

Patrick Devaney

Patrick Devaney is a news reporter for Softonic, keeping readers up to date on everything affecting their favorite apps and programs. His beat includes social media apps and sites like Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and Snapchat. Patrick also covers antivirus and security issues, web browsers, the full Google suite of apps and programs, and operating systems like Windows, iOS, and Android.

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