WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.15.3: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.15.3.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to bring improved zoom controls to the camera, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Zoom controls for the camera |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.15.3 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| 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, Sc, Sniper, Traiti, and AnonymousWP, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.14.10.74: what's new? WhatsApp is working on an AI-powered feature to imagine with Meta AI! |
ZOOM CONTROLS FOR THE CAMERA
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.9.10.75 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a zoom control feature for the camera. This enhancement allows users to easily and quickly adjust the zoom level with a new button, providing greater control and precision while recording videos or taking photos. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer Android users the same opportunity to control zoom from the camera as it already does for the iOS version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.15.3 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to better control the zoom for the camera!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can now explore a new button aimed at allowing them to control the zoom of the camera. It is important to note that manually adjusting the zoom level by performing a pinch-to-zoom gesture at least once may be required to make the button visible. Previously, users had to keep their finger on the camera button and swipe up or down to change the zoom level, without knowing the current zoom level. With the new feature, users can easily see the zoom level and reset it by tapping the button, ensuring a fastest and more efficient way to control it.
In our opinion, this advanced zoom control for the camera can enhance the overall user experience when taking photos and recording videos. This feature simplifies the zooming process, ensuring that users can always know the current zoom level. Additionally, we believe that it can be particularly beneficial for users with motor disabilities, as the new button provides a more stable and consistent way to control and reset the camera zoom without requiring precise finger movements. This addition is expected to further improve the camera experience, offering users more versatile and precise control over their photo and video content.
A feature to bring improved zoom controls to the camera 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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