WhatsApp's iPhone beta now includes a green dot to indicate when contacts are online, similar to the Android version. The feature enhances real-time communication while maintaining privacy settings related to online visibility.
WhatsApp has rolled out a green dot feature for its iPhone beta users to indicate when contacts are online. This update reflects a parallel development seen earlier in the Android beta version.
The green dot will appear on the contact's profile photo when they are active on WhatsApp, enhancing user awareness before sending messages. Meta has incorporated privacy measures: users who hide their online status will not show the green dot, and the status is only visible when the app is actively in use.
Currently, the green dot is not prominently displayed within an open chat or on the main chat list; it can only be viewed by tapping the contact info at the top of a chat. Future updates may include a more visible Contacts screen to better present online activity.
As with other WhatsApp features, this green dot functionality is being introduced gradually through beta testing, meaning not all users will see it immediately, even with the latest beta version installed.
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WhatsApp's iPhone beta now includes a green dot to indicate when contacts are online, similar to the Android version. The feature enhances real-time communication while maintaining privacy settings related to online visibility.