WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.20: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.10.20.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a category feature for the channels directory, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Channel category |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.20 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with the same feature 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: | Akan, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.76: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new audio call bar feature! |
CHANNEL CATEGORY
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a category feature for the channels directory. Through this enhancement, WhatsApp aimed to enhance content discovery by automatically organizing channels into relevant categories. This initiative was designed to simplify the process for users, enabling them to explore channels with greater efficiency and precision. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.20 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is now rolling out the category feature for the channels directory!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can experiment with a revamped channels directory feature that displays a new categorization system, allowing them to explore content by selecting from seven predefined categories. In this latest update, the revamped channels directory is designed to be more intuitive, providing users with an improved way to find channels that align with their interests.
With the rollout of the category feature for the channels directory, select users will notice a cleaner and more structured layout, where channels are grouped under specific categories like Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News and Information, Organizations, People, and Sports. This structure not only helps users locate content more quickly, but also encourages them to discover new and interesting channels within the app. Through the new channels directory, users can now navigate the directory by selecting a category, offering a focused approach to content discovery. It's worth noting that the channels directory also offers a tool to quickly search for new channels by selecting the category they are most interested in, providing users with a more efficient way to filter channels and discover relevant content.
A category feature for the channels directory 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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