WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.24.2.
What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a different layout for the feature that lets forward media with a caption.
Common questions | Answers |
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Name of the feature? | Forward media with a caption |
Status? | Rolling out |
Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.24.2 is marked as a compatible update. |
I’ve installed this update but I don’t have this feature. Why? | This feature has been released to certain beta testers. If you don’t have this feature, please wait for the upcoming updates. |
Thanks: | rubiokarim for testing and reporting. |
Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.23.0.70: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing profile photos of group participants within group chats! |
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.23.15 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out new important improvements for forwarding media. In particular, thanks to the new feature released to some beta testers, it is possible forward images, videos, GIFs, and documents, with a caption. The feature was limited to be released to certain beta testers but after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.24.2 update, those users can notice a different layout for the forwarding view: