WhatsApp Beta for iOS 25.34.10.71: What’s New?

By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

The WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.34.10.71 has begun rolling out via TestFlight, bringing a significant enhancement for channel administrators — the ability to manage activity notification settings for channels.

In this comprehensive breakdown, we explore the feature in full detail, how it works, why it matters, and what testers can expect in the coming weeks.

Enhanced Channel Admin Controls in WhatsApp Beta 25.34.10.71

With version 25.34.10.71, WhatsApp introduces a dedicated section where channel admins can fine-tune their notifications.

• Follower Activity Notifications: Admins can now receive alerts when new users join their channel or when posts attract reaction streaks (e.g., 20, 50, 100 reactions).
• Admin Activity Notifications: Admins are notified when other administrators publish new content or react to posts in the channel.
• Smart Notification System: For large channels, WhatsApp limits alerts to meaningful thresholds rather than every single reaction — reducing noise and avoiding overload.
• Customisable Settings: Admins may enable or disable each notification category, and choose a tone (sound/vibration) or silence it entirely.
• Exclusive Access: These settings are currently available only to channel owners and their co-admins; followers and regular members will not see these admin-level notifications.

Why This Update Matters for Channel Admins

For creators and organisations using WhatsApp Channels, this update brings more maturity to channel management:

• Maintains better oversight of how content is performing by knowing when engagement peaks.
• Helps manage team dynamics, especially when multiple admins are involved, by tracking which admin posted what and when.
• Reduces notification fatigue by focusing alerts on meaningful activity rather than every micro-interaction.
• Offers an easier way to monitor growth and engagement signals without external analytics tools.

How to Access and Use the New Notification Settings

If you’re testing the WhatsApp beta on iOS via TestFlight and have version 25.34.10.71 or higher, follow these steps (subject to availability):

1. Open WhatsApp and go to your Channel.
2. Tap the channel name → Channel Info.
3. Locate the Notification Settings section.
4. Under Follower Activity, choose whether to enable alerts for new followers, reactions, and reaction streaks.
5. Under Admin Activity, toggle alerts for other admins’ posts or reactions.
6. Select optional Tone/Vibration or turn off alerts altogether.
7. Save changes. The feature may still be rolling out in waves — if you don’t see it yet, you may need to wait a few days.

Roll-out and Availability

The feature is rolling out gradually to selected beta testers on iOS via TestFlight. Not all users will see it immediately. WhatsApp often uses phased launches to monitor stability and user feedback before a full public release.

At present:

• Version 25.34.10.71 is required.
• Only channel admins are eligible for this notification setting feature.
• Public release timing is not specified but likely follows a successful beta testing period.

Implications for WhatsApp’s Channel Strategy

This update aligns with WhatsApp’s broader push into channel functionalities and creator-friendly tools:

• Previously, version 24.x introduced analytics for channels (viewer counts, geographic distribution, growth) to help channel owners better understand performance.
• With notification management, WhatsApp is completing the loop: analytics + actionable alerts.
• The move signals that WhatsApp considers Channels a strategic pillar, enabling creators, businesses and organisations to use the platform with more professional tools.
• Improved admin controls may encourage more users to launch dedicated channels, knowing they can monitor and manage community interaction more easily.

Things to Keep in Mind (Beta Limitations and Caveats)

While this is a noteworthy update, there are a few important caveats:

• Because this is still beta, things may change or be tweaked before full release.
• Not all testers will receive the feature immediately — rollout is gradual.
• There’s no guarantee the feature will appear in the same form in the public version.
• Non-admin users do not benefit directly from this update — it is tailor-made for channel creators and admins.
• Users should continue to update the TestFlight beta regularly to access new builds and features.

What’s Next for WhatsApp Channels?

Beyond notification settings, watchers expect several additional enhancements:

• Wider analytics dashboards, with deeper insights and export capabilities.
• More advanced admin moderation tools (scheduled posts, content approval flows).
• Monetization options for channel owners (subscriptions, member-only posts).
• Expanded cross-platform support (web/desktop) for channel management.

Final Thoughts

The WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.34.10.71 marks an important step for channel admins, enabling better control, real-time oversight and streamlined notifications on WhatsApp Channels. For creators and organisations using WhatsApp as part of their communication stack, this update promises improved efficiency and insight.

If you are a channel owner or aspiring to create one, this update is worth exploring — keep your TestFlight up to date, look out for the new notification settings, and begin evaluating how this can improve your engagement workflow.

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