WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.12: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.24.12.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to share polls in channels, and it will be available in a future update of the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Channel polls |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to share polls 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 so it's not ready for beta testers, but you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.12: what’s new? WhatsApp is restoring the muted status section within the Updates tab for those users who do not follow any channels! |
CHANNEL POLLS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.23.2 update, we revealed two new features in development: polls and stickers in channels. With these features, channel admins will be able to send interactive polls as an additional tool to engage with their audience, and stickers, making the channel experience more engaging and fun for its followers. However, WhatsApp keeps working on introducing new features for channels to improve interaction between channel admins and followers. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.12 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on the ability to share polls in channels!
As you can see in this screenshot, it will be possible to create and share polls in channels in a future update of the app. These polls within channels will also incorporate the option to restrict responses to a single choice, mirroring the feature found in your chats and groups. It is very important to highlight that poll votes will always be protected for added privacy. This means that when you will participate in a channel poll, your phone number is always remain hidden and is not disclosed with the channel owner and other followers.
In our opinion, bringing a poll feature to channels may be very beneficial as it is the best tool to gather feedback from channel followers. We believe that the introduction of polls can often encourage a more active interaction compared to simple emoji reactions. We believe that this feature will definitely help channel owners gather valuable insights from their audience, and channel followers can feel more connected with the community as a whole.
The feature to share polls in channels is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. As always, we have plans to publish another article when we have further details regarding this feature to share with you.
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