WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.2: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.22.2.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view previously seen status updates from the chats tab, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status updates - chats tab |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.2 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: | Akan and shw_9876, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.20.78: what's new? WhatsApp is widely rolling out new video playback controls to everyone! |
STATUS UPDATES - CHATS TAB
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.18.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to view status updates from the chats tab. This feature allows users to see a ring around a contact's profile picture in the chat list when they have shared a new update, making it easier to access status updates directly from the chat screen without needing to open the Status tab. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing with the public an enhancement to this feature, aimed at improving interactions with status updates. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.2 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view previously seen status updates from the chats tab!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers may explore a new feature to view previously seen status updates from the chats tab. In the past versions, WhatsApp showed a ring around a contact's profile photo within the chats tab only when they shared a new status update. This ring served as a visual cue that the contact had posted a status update, and it disappeared once the user had viewed their status. However, with this new feature, WhatsApp is adding the ability to keep the ring around the profile picture even after the status has been viewed. This enhancement allows users to easily revisit previously seen status updates without opening the Updates tab.
This change could be particularly useful for users who want to view a status they've already seen, without needing to navigate back to the Status section. After viewing the status, the ring around the contact's profile photo turns grey, but it remains visible within the chats tab. Users can simply tap the profile photo from the chats tab to access the previously seen status again. This saves time and allows users to re-engage with content directly from the chat screen, offering a quick and convenient way to revisit status updates without extra navigation. Even after the initial interaction, the ring remains as a reminder that the status can be accessed again, so users can reply to or interact with the status update at their convenience.
A feature to view previously seen status updates from the chats tab 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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