WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.2: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.14.2.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned preview feature for status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status update preview |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.2 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 and ori rund, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is rolling out an enhanced sticker experience with Lottie framework! |
STATUS UPDATE PREVIEW
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.10 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a fresh interface for the status updates tray. This horizontal layout introduces a more modern design that allows users to preview status updates without opening each one individually. It appears that WhatsApp is committed to offering the same preview experience to users who do not follow any channels, aiming to enhance the process of viewing status updates. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.2 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned preview feature for status updates!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new preview feature for status updates through a thumbnail located on the right side of the screen. For users who follow channels, the new status update tray is designed to ensure that the updates tab remains uncluttered by maintaining a horizontal layout. Instead, for those who do not follow any channels, WhatsApp offers a vertical list for status updates, now including a redesigned thumbnail to preview status updates. It's worth noting that in previous updates, users could already preview status updates in a vertical list, but this replaced the profile photo, making it more complicated to identify contacts at a glance. With the latest updates, the thumbnail now appears alongside the profile photo, providing a more informative and visually appealing preview.
In our opinion, this enhancement ensures that all users can enjoy an efficient and visually appealing way to browse status updates, whether they follow channels or not. Some users had likely requested a similar ability to preview status updates without replacing the profile photo, even though they do not follow any channels. By introducing this revamped preview feature for status updates for all users, it seems WhatsApp is now responding to user feedback and demonstrating a commitment to improving the app usability.
A redesigned preview feature for status updates 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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