WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.12: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.19.12.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature to manage the contact syncing option, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Contact syncing |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a privacy feature the contact syncing option 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, it's possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp announced the deprecation of the Electron app for Mac! |
CONTACT SYNCING
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.14 update, we announced that WhatsApp is currently experimenting with a new privacy feature to manage contact syncing. This feature will allow users to control how their address book is synchronized across different accounts independently in the future. Users will be able to disable contact syncing for specific accounts, ensuring that their contact lists remain separate and private for specific accounts. Although this feature is still in development, it appears that WhatsApp is committed to further refining the contact syncing option before the official release, as discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.12 update from the Google Play Store.
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is currently focusing on allowing users to better manage contact syncing, which is scheduled for release in a future update of the app. By disabling this privacy feature, users will be able to delete all contacts saved to their WhatsApp accounts. This means that users won't be able to manage contacts across their linked devices. In addition, contacts won't automatically be restored if users change phones or reinstall WhatsApp. This new control empowers users to keep their contact lists strictly private and tailored to their preferences. This will also be particularly beneficial for users with two WhatsApp accounts on the same device, as it allows them to choose which account has access to specific contact lists.
It's important to note that users always have control over this feature, as they can re-enable the contact syncing option at any time. By enabling this new privacy feature, your contacts will automatically be backed up to WhatsApp. This means that they can be automatically restored to your WhatsApp account, including when you add a new linked device. This also applies when you changes phones or reinstall WhatsApp, ensuring that your contact list is permanently available across all devices linked to your account until you decide to disable the feature.
A new privacy feature to manage the contact syncing option is under development and it will be available in a future update. We will keep you updated with an additional article as soon as we have more details to share about this feature.
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