WhatsApp Restores Camera Media Bar for iOS in Latest Beta Version: Report

WhatsApp for iOS beta version 22.5.0.71 is reported to have restored the camera media bar feature.

By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 22 February 2022 19:15 IST

WhatsApp Restores Camera Media Bar for iOS in Latest Beta Version: Report

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WhatsApp for iOS beta version iOS 22.4.0.72 brings the camera media bar back

Highlights

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new update
The camera media bar in WhatsApp lets users send media files quickly
A previous beta removed the media bar for unknown reasons

WhatsApp for iOS is reportedly testing the camera media bar feature. The functionality, which allows users to access the photos and videos from the phone quickly was reportedly removed from the previous beta update for unknown reasons. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is bringing back the original scrollable camera media bar. The latest update is reportedly spotted on WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.5.0.71. The rollout is specifically live for select beta testers on iOS, as per a report. However, the company hasn't officially announced when it intends to make the camera media bar live for users.

As per a report by WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has added the media bar feature in the latest iOS beta version 22.5.0.71. In the previous WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.4.0.72 update, the company has altered the in-app camera and removed the scrollable camera media bar. But WhatsApp has now reportedly brought back the camera media bar following user complaints. The new experience is currently limited to iOS beta testers.

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