WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.23: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.23.23.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to delete preset chat lists, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.5 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to filter chats through custom lists. This new feature is designed to offer users greater control over their conversations by allowing them to create custom lists to organize their chats and groups more efficiently. By setting up these lists, users can also generate personalized filters that help them quickly locate specific chats, which is useful for both personal and business purposes. It appears that WhatsApp intends to continue enhancing chat organization tools, allowing for even more customization options for chat filters. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.23 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to delete preset chat lists!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that allows them to manage their chat lists. Specifically, users can finally delete some preset filters, such as the "Unread" or "Groups" filters, directly from the chat interface. With the previous update, these default lists could not be deleted, as they are considered essential filters for organizing conversations within the app. However, WhatsApp finally allows users to remove these preset filters if they don't find them useful. By simply tapping and holding on a preset filter, users can see a new option to delete it from their list, giving them a faster way to customize their interface according to their needs.

It is worth noting that users can also manage these preset filters from within the app settings. This allows for more flexible control, as users can review and modify their filter settings in one central location. Once a default filter is removed, it won't be permanently deleted, as users can restore it at any time by selecting it from a set of available preset lists in the settings. The option to restore preset filters ensures that users can always revert to the original setup if they find it useful later on, adding a layer of flexibility to this new feature.

The ability to delete preset filters can be especially convenient for users who prefer a minimalist interface. Many people use only a few filters regularly, so being able to remove the ones they don't need helps reduce visual clutter. For example, users who rarely use the list to filter group chats can now delete it, allowing their custom lists or frequently used filters to take priority at the top of the chats tab. We also believe that this customization option can be valuable for business users who want to prioritize chats differently. For example, a business might focus more on customer-specific lists or order-related conversations, so removing filters that don't align with these priorities can simplify the interface.

A feature to delete preset chat lists 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 weeks.

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