WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.11: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.2.11.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share polls in channels, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Channel polls |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.11 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: | Anon 4 Justice, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.9: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to apply new text formatting tools to messages! |
CHANNEL POLLS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.12 update, we announced a new feature in development to allow channel owners to share polls in their channels. With this enhancement, WhatsApp aims to further enrich the interactive experience within channels by providing channel owners with a new option to interact with their followers. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.11 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to share polls in channels to some beta testers!
As you can see in this screenshot, a new option to create polls may be available within the chat attachment sheet. This means that some channel owners may be able to create and share polls in their channels. It's important to note that channel owners can limit polls to a single choice, mirroring the functionality of polls shared in individual and group chats.
This feature has been developed with privacy in mind as poll votes are protected for added privacy. This means that the option selected by channel followers always remains confidential, ensuring a secure and anonymous polling experience. By safeguarding the anonymity of poll voters, WhatsApp aims to offer a more private experience within channels, creating a trusted space for channel followers without concerns about their individual preferences being exposed. It's also important to mention that the channel owner is also unable to see who participated in the poll, reinforcing their commitment to provide users with a more private and secure experience.
The feature to share polls in channels is available to some beta testers that 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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