WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.16: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.26.16.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to automatically group consecutive photos and videos in channels, and it is available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Group photos and videos |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.16 is marked as a compatible update. |
| 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. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.13: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new layout for the status updates header! |
GROUP PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
After releasing a feature to allow channel owners to get alerts regarding the status of their channels thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.6 update, WhatsApp keeps working on introducing new features to improve the user experience by providing users with more intuitive ways to interact with media content within channels. Specifically, after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.16 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is releasing an automatic album feature for channels!
As you can see in this screenshot, some beta testers may experiment with an automatic album feature when sharing media in channels. When channel admins share multiple consecutive images or videos in a channel, WhatsApp now automatically organizes them into a unified album, and channel followers can conveniently tap on the automatic album to access the entire collection. It's worth noting that this feature is already present in chats and groups since years but it was not available in channels. With the latest update, WhatsApp is introducing support for automatic albums in channels starting today. It's also important to mention that photos and videos shared in the album support channel reactions.
The introduction of an automatic album feature in WhatsApp channels brings a significant advantage to channel owners. This new functionality enhances the user experience by enhancing the organization of media shared in channels and grouping them in an album. This not only provides a more visually appealing presentation but also offers increased accessibility for channel followers. Since users can conveniently tap on the automatic album to access and browse through the entire collection, we believe it simplifies the navigation of shared media content in channels and reduces the need for individual message bubbles, offering a more organized and visually pleasing conversation view.
A feature to automatically group consecutive photos and videos in channels is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days.
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