WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.15: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.19.15.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out an automatic security code verification feature for end-to-end encryption, and it is available to a limited number of beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Automatic security code verification |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.15 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to get the same feature by installing one of the following builds: 2.23.19.13 and 2.23.19.14. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Alishzad05, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.14: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a video avatar calling feature! |
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AUTOMATIC SECURITY CODE VERIFICATION
In April, WhatsApp revealed several new features that improve the security of the application: account protect, device verification, and automatic security codes. In the same article, WhatsApp also announced their plans to roll out these supplementary security features in the coming months. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.15 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to automatically verify security codes for end-to-end encryption!
As you can see in this screenshot, WhatsApp introduced a revamped encryption verification screen. With this feature, the app will try to automatically verify if messages are end-to-end encrypted without requiring any user intervention. This process is called "Key Transparency" and it enhances the security of our conversations by checking if we're using a secure connection. In was the automatic verification fails or it is not available, WhatsApp still offers the ability to verify encryption by scanning a QR code.
Automatic security codes make end-to-end encryption verification more accessible and faster. It simplifies the verification process, making it easier for users to ensure their messages are protected. This feature is helpful when scanning a QR code or manually verify encryption may be complicated. By automating security code verification, WhatsApp offers added security and convenience to the experience. If you want to learn more about the technical details regarding this feature, we recommend you read the official engineering article.
The automatic security code verification feature for end-to-end encryption is available to a limited number of beta testers who install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android update from the Google Play Store. It is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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