WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.4: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.19.4.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to open status updates from the viewer list, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status updates - viewer list |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.4 is marked as a compatible 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 TestingApp199, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for Android 2.24.17.79: what's new? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a GIPHY sticker search feature! |
STATUS UPDATES - VIEWER LIST
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.2 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a redesigned preview feature for status updates. This version introduced a refined interface where users can easily preview status updates without cluttering their screen, whether they follow channels or not. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing additional features to further improve the user experience with status updates, with the aim of enhancing both visibility and access to new content. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.4 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to open status updates from the viewer list!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature to open status updates directly from the viewer list. Previously, WhatsApp introduced the ability to view status updates right from the chats list by adding a green ring around the profile picture of contacts who had shared a status update. This convenient feature allowed users to quickly identify and view new status updates without needing to navigate to the dedicated updates tab. With the latest update, WhatsApp is now extending this feature to the sheet that appears when checking who has viewed your status updates. This means that when viewing the list of contacts who have seen your status, users will now see a green ring around the profile picture if that contact has also shared a status update.
This feature brings the convenience of enhanced integration within the app, allowing users to stay updated on new status updates without additional navigation. With this improvement, users may find themselves more inclined to view status updates, as they can quickly see who has posted new content from the viewers list without needing to scroll through the status updates tray. As a result, we believe that it enhances the overall user experience by making it easier to engage with status updates from multiple entry points within the app.
A feature to open status updates from the viewer list 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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