WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.25: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.12.25.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to ask some users to enter their birth year to comply with recent legislation in certain U.S. states, and it will be available in a future update!
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Feature: | Birth Year |
| Status: | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing the feature to ask certain users to enter their birth year to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development so it's not ready for beta testers. However, you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | Mark Zuckerberg announced new AI-powered business features and Meta Verified for WhatsApp! |
WhatsApp is working on a chat interoperability feature
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.18 update, we announced a chat interoperability feature to comply with new EU regulations. With this feature, WhatsApp will make it easier to communicate with users on other apps as mandated by the Digital Markets Act in the European region. This means that users in Europe will have the option to enable third-party chat support within their WhatsApp account. This will expand their communication options beyond the platform.
WhatsApp complies with law by introducing new features
WhatsApp is working on complying with the recent legal requirements in specific countries in accordance with evolving standards. That's what we discovered with the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.25 update, which is available on the Google Play Store. In particular, WhatsApp is developing a feature that asks certain users for their birth year!
WhatsApp will ask some users for their birth year
It looks like that WhatsApp will prompt users to input their birth year. This feature is scheduled for release in specific countries at a later date. This update comes in response to recent legislation in certain U.S. states, including Texas. This legislation mandates online services to verify the age of their users this year. In these U.S. states, users will need to enter their birth date to use WhatsApp. Once entered, users cannot change their birth date.
WhatsApp won't share your birth year with your contacts
The information about your birth year collected by WhatsApp will not be visible to other users. This step is purely for regulatory compliance, and it does not impact your privacy on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will meet these regulatory standards to comply with the latest legal requirements by asking users to enter their birth year in certain U.S. states. Over time, this feature may be extended to more regions where similar laws are introduced. As a result, WhatsApp remains committed to safeguarding user data and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations to adhere to legal requirements.
The feature is under development for a future update
The feature to ask certain users to enter their birth year is under development. This means it is not currently available to beta testers at this stage. As usual, it will be available in a future update of the app. We will publish a new article as soon as we have new information to share.
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