WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.10: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.10.10.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh interface for the status updates tray, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New status updates tray |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.10 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might be able to experiment with the same interface by installing the previous update. |
| 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: | ShuhaibNC, M.A.KGAMER, Favian Sánchez, and RAaudio, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.73: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a chat filtering feature for managing storage! |
NEW STATUS UPDATES TRAY
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.23 update, we announced that WhatsApp working on a fresh interface for the status updates tray. Through this redesigned interface, WhatsApp aimed to introduce a more modern layout for status updates, allowing users to preview them without the need to open each status. It appears that WhatsApp has finally started testing this new feature with the public, as some beta users have reported seeing the updated interface in action. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.10 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is now rolling out fresh interface for the status updates tray!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can now explore a revamped interface for the status updates tray. As usual, this tray remains at the top of the updates tab, ensuring it's still easy to access and visible when users open the tab. It is worth noting that this also adds a layer of convenience to the user experience as the updated interface finally offers a preview of the first unseen status update through a thumbnail. This means users no longer have to open each update individually, enhancing the browsing process.
We believe that the new updated interface for the status update tray represents a significant improvement in terms of user experience. Since several users shared negative feedback regarding the horizontal layout introduced earlier, which replaced the familiar thumbnail preview with just a profile picture, they found it inconvenient and time-consuming to browse through status updates. Thanks to the latest updates, WhatsApp is addressing these concerns by reintroducing a thumbnail preview for status updates in the tray with a new revamped layout. We believe this demonstrates that WhatsApp is responsive to user feedback and is actively working to improve the app usability, reflecting a commitment to boosting user satisfaction.
The fresh interface for the status updates tray is available to some beta testers who 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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