WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.23.2: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.23.2.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to share voice messages and stickers in channels, and it will be available in a future update of the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Voice messages and stickers - channels |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to share voice notes and stickers in channels, to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development and it's not ready for beta testers, but you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for iOS 23.21.72: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface with new colors and icons! |
VOICE MESSAGES AND STICKERS
In the article about the WhatsApp for iOS 23.20.76 update, we announced that WhatsApp was widely rolling out a feature to create channels, providing users with a new tool to broadcast their updates. It appears that WhatsApp is currently developing new features for channel administrators to enhance their interactions with their followers. In fact, thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.23.2 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp plans to add a voice message and sticker feature to channels in the future!
As you can see in this screenshot, it will be possible to share voice messages in your channels, in a future update of the app. Currently, it's possible to share a very limited number of message types within channels, such as text messages, photos, videos, and GIFs. Thanks to a future update, users will be able to send additional types of messages within their channels.
In our opinion, voice messages and stickers offer a more dynamic and expressive way of communication compared to text alone, and these features can definitely lead to better engagement with channel followers. In addition, offering the ability to share voice messages and stickers contributes to improve the channel with more efficient communication through updates sharing. We think that they can also help channel admins reach a broader audience by making their channels less static and more appealing.
The feature to share voice messages and stickers in channels is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. As always, we plan to share another article when we have further details regarding this feature to share with you.
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