WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.17: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.13.17.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a new in-app dialer feature, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | WhatsApp Dialer |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.17 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 days. |
| Thanks: | Akan, DarkCrystal, Muhammad Hammad, shw_9876, and Aeph Raim, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.13.10.70: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to hide group chats in communities! |
WHATSAPP DIALER
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.28 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to bring a dialer to the app. Through this feature, WhatsApp aims to enhance user convenience by allowing calls directly within the app without the need to save contacts in the address book. It appears that WhatsApp is finally testing this feature with the public, as some users in the beta program can now experience a new floating action button within the calls tab. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.17 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out the in-app dialer feature!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can now experiment with a new in-app dialer to quickly place calls. This feature is made possible through a new floating action button located within the calls tab, facilitating access to the in-app dialer. This feature allows users to make calls directly, without the need to add contacts to their address book or manually open a conversation. Additionally, after entering a phone number, users also have the option to quickly save it to the address book as a new contact or add it to an existing contact card. A messaging shortcut is also available within the dialer screen, allowing users to quickly send a message to a phone number they initially intended to dial but chose to message instead.
We believe that this feature can add a new layer of convenience to the calling experience as it offers users increased efficiency in initiating calls directly from the app. Users can initiate calls faster, without the intermediate steps of saving contacts or searching for specific conversations, making the process easier for new interactions. Users can also choose to save important numbers instantly to the address book while entering phone numbers within the in-app dialer, ensuring that important contacts are readily accessible. It is also important to note that this feature notifies users if the entered phone number is registered on WhatsApp, enabling them to instantly know whether they can use WhatsApp for that contact.
A new in-app dialer feature 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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