WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.29: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.21.29.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a call link feature within individual and group chats, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.14 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a call link feature within group chats. This feature would have simplified the process of starting group calls by allowing users to create and share call links directly within a group chat. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing this feature with the public, as some beta testers can see a new call link shortcuts in their chats. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.29 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a call link feature within individual and group chats!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can now explore a feature that allows them to quickly create call links directly from the chat interface. The new call link shortcut is located within the chat attachment sheet, which users can access by tapping the attachment icon in the chat bar. Previously, we reported that this feature was being tested exclusively for group chats, but it is now available for individual chats as well, offering users greater flexibility in generating call links with a single contact or a group.

This improvement significantly speeds up the process of creating a call link, as users no longer need to navigate to the Calls tab to generate one. By integrating the call link shortcut into the chat attachment menu, WhatsApp has made it more convenient for users to create and share call links directly from ongoing conversations. This reduces the number of steps required, making the process faster and more intuitive. In addition, WhatsApp has made the feature more visible to users by adding this shortcut directly within the chat attachment menu. Previously, many users might not have been aware of the ability to create call links, as the feature was only available within the Calls tab. Now that it's prominently located within the chat interface, users are more likely to discover and experiment with this feature. The increased visibility helps introduce the feature to a wider audience, including those who may not have been familiar with it in the past.

A call link feature within individual and group chats 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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