WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.6: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.23.6.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to search for updates within channels, and it will be available in a future update!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.8 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a new channel analytics feature with metrics. This feature allows beta testers to view detailed insights for their channels, including the number of unique accounts reached, follower growth statistics, and a geographical breakdown of top regions. These metrics help channel admins understand their audience, optimize content for increased exposure, and make data-driven decisions. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing even more enhancements aimed at improving channel functionality and user engagement in the future. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.6 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to search for updates within channels!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a feature that allows users to search for channel updates, scheduled for release in a future update. Currently, it is not possible to search for updates within channels, which can be quite inconvenient for users. This limitation means that users have to scroll through numerous updates manually, especially in channels that share frequent and varied content. For example, if a channel posts multiple updates a day, finding a specific update can quickly become a daunting task.

Thanks to this feature, an upcoming update will address this issue by allowing users to quickly locate specific updates, making it easier to find specific information without having to scroll through the entire channel history. Users will have convenient access to the search option through both the overflow menu and the channel info screen, aligning it with the existing chat info functionality for a consistent user experience. This improvement will be particularly beneficial for channels that regularly share multiple updates. Users will be able to simply enter keywords or phrases related to the update they seek, as this can let them quickly pinpoint the specific information they need.

A feature to search for updates within channels is under development and it will be available in a future update. We will keep you updated with an additional article as soon as we have more details to share about this feature.

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