WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.10: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.24.10.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to protect your account using an email address, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Email address |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.10 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to get the same feature by installing one of the following updates: 2.23.24.8 and 2.23.24.9. |
| 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 days. |
| Thanks: | Swakshan, Muhammad Hammad, Kingcyrious, Technical MJ TV, and Eko Supranyono, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.23.1.74: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to send photos and videos as documents to preserve their original quality! |
EMAIL ADDRESS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.16.15 update, we announced the development of a new security feature aimed to bring a more secure experience to WhatsApp. Similar information was also posted in the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.18.19 update, where we discovered that your email is an additional way to access your account. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.10 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that this feature is now available to some beta testers:
As you can see in this screenshot, there is a new section called "Email address" which allows users to associate an email address to their WhatsApp account for added security. In particular, it appears that the email address will be used to help users access their account in certain situations. If you want to discover if this is already available for your account, please visit WhatsApp Settings > Account > Email Address, where you can configure this feature. It's important to highlight that this feature is optional but it's recommended to enable it if you would like to log into your WhatsApp account on another device with email, but note that the option to use SMS is still available.
Even though you choose to associate your email address to your WhatsApp account, you will still need your phone number to create your account and you will always have the option to log into your account using your phone number. Your phone number remains the unique identifier for your account and a fundamental and essential way to log into your WhatsApp account. The introduction of the "Email address" feature is just an additional layer of security, designed to offer users an alternative means to access their accounts and enhance their overall experience with WhatsApp.
The feature to protect your account using an email address is available to some beta testers who install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android updates from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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