WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.12: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.11.12.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a preview feature for pinned messages, and it’s available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Pinned message preview |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.12 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might be able to get 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 days. |
| Thanks: | Akan, kingcyrious, and Erik Sevilla, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.11: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to prompt group descriptions for communities! |
PINNED MESSAGE PREVIEW
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.27 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a preview feature for pinned messages. This feature was designed to further improve accessibility and user interaction within chats, offering a more comprehensive overview of pinned messages through a thumbnail. It appears that WhatsApp is currently testing this feature with the public, with the aim of assisting users in organizing and prioritizing their important messages more effectively. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.12 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a preview feature for pinned messages!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can now explore a preview feature when pinning a media message. Specifically, this feature allows users to view a thumbnail of the media content directly within the pinned message preview. Whether it's a photo, video, or other media file, users can quickly identify the content without selecting the pinned message. Users can now test if this feature is already available for their account by pinning any media message and observing the thumbnail display in the pinned message preview area.
By adding the thumbnail for the pinned messages directly to the top of the screen, users can easily preview the content without navigating to the pinned message. As a result, this feature can significantly save users time and efforts, enhancing the navigation within the conversation. In the previous update, users needed to manually select the pinned message to see its content. With this feature, users will no longer have to navigate away from the current view to access the content of a pinned message, as the thumbnail offers an immediate view of the content right from the main screen.
A preview feature for pinned messages 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 days.
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