WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.19: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.20.19.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to quickly mark all chats as read, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Mark all chats as read |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.19 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might 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: | Saadh Jawwadh, rubiokarim, kingcyrious, UnluckyTester, Sniper, MeMeblu, flakoflow, kamillion, and techworldaleant, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.19.10.76: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a security feature to block messages from unknown accounts! |
MARK ALL CHATS AS READ
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.11 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to quickly mark all chats as read. This shortcut would have provided users with a simple and efficient way to manage their unread chats by allowing them to mark all conversations as read in one action, directly from the overflow menu in the chats list. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing this feature with the public, as some beta testers can use this option to quickly clear unread messages across all their chats. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.19 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to quickly mark all chats as read!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a feature that allows them to instantly clear the unread message count from all their conversations in just one tap. This new feature is accessible through the overflow menu within the chats tab, where select users can find the read all option. Once selected, all unread messages will be marked as read, and chats will no longer show the unread message indicator. This makes it easier for users who have several active conversations to quickly organize their chats without having to manually go through each one.
We believe this option might be particularly helpful for users who frequently receive messages in group chats or from multiple contacts, as it reduces the clutter of unread messages. Without this feature, marking each chat as read might require time, especially when managing multiple conversations at once. Through this new option, users will be able to enhance the process by marking all chats as read in a single action, saving time and effort. While this option has long been available on iOS, it is a welcome addition to Android users who have been waiting for a similar level of convenience. With this update, Android users can finally experiment with the ability to mark all chats as read in one go, eliminating the need for repetitive actions.
A feature to quickly mark all chats as read 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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