WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.1.19: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.1.19.
What's new in this update? Thanks to the business version of the app, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share music audio during a video call, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Share music audio – video calls |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.1.19 is marked as a compatible update, but a limited group of beta testers may be able to get the same feature by installing one of these updates: 2.24.1.4, 2.24.1.6, 2.24.1.17, 2.24.1.18. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | FastenM and Elementary Pancake, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.70: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a theme feature to choose the main color of the app! |
SHARE MUSIC AUDIO
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.18 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to easily share music audio during a video call. This enhancement would have allowed users to collectively listen to video and music audio when someone shares their screen, creating a more immersive and shared experience among participants. Thanks to the latest business version of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.1.19 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that this feature is rolling out to some beta testers!
As you can see in this screenshot, the ability to listen to video and music audio together is available. Specifically, when someone in the call shares their screen, audio they play on their device will also be shared with other people in the call. It's important to note that this feature also works in individual calls, allowing users to enjoy a synchronized audio experience even in one-on-one video conversations. In addition, this feature is not limited to the business version of the app as it is also available to some beta testers who install certain previous updates of WhatsApp Messenger beta.
In our opinion, this new feature represents a significant step forward in enriching the overall WhatsApp experience. The ability to share music audio seamlessly during video calls not only promotes a sense of togetherness in group interactions but also brings an added layer of intimacy to one-on-one conversations. The shared audio experience creates a deeper connection, allowing users to enjoy content simultaneously, regardless of their physical locations. In addition, users in a call can also watch videos together, experimenting with shared audio during their video calls. This feature allows participants to synchronize their video playback experiences, creating a virtual movie-watching or content-sharing session.
The feature to share music audio during a video call is available to some beta testers that install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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