WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.9: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.23.9.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out an automatic text formatting tool feature, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Automatic text formatting tool |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.9 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 weeks. |
| Thanks: | UnluckyTester and raphinha, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | Mark Zuckerberg announced custom lists, a new way to filter important WhatsApp chats and groups! |
AUTOMATIC TEXT FORMATTING TOOL
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.9 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to get link info on Google. This feature is designed to help users quickly verify the authenticity of links shared in chats, especially those that have been frequently forwarded, by allowing them to perform a Google search directly from WhatsApp. With this addition, users can easily check the legitimacy of a link without needing to open it, reducing potential security risks for their devices like phishing attempts or malware. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer users a tool to automatic highlight links and more, making it easier for users to identify and review hypertext. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.9 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out an automatic text formatting tool feature!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a feature that automatically adds underlines to links, improving visibility and helping users differentiate links from regular text. In addition, WhatsApp is automatically bolding group mentions to enhance their prominence within message bubbles. This improvement helps users quickly identify important information and facilitates easier interaction with mentioned contacts, ensuring that important messages stand out in conversations. Regarding phone numbers, WhatsApp is adding both bold and underline formatting to make them more noticeable. This improvement aims to enhance communication by allowing users to quickly recognize and interact with phone numbers shared in chats and groups, reducing the chances of missing important contact information.
By underlining links and phone numbers, we believe that WhatsApp is enhancing the user experience with interactive text, similar to how hyperlinks work on the web. This visual distinction allows users to immediately understand what elements in a message are actionable, as underlined text typically indicates interactivity. When users encounter underlined links and phone numbers, they can quickly recognize these elements as clickable, prompting them to engage with the content more readily.
An automatic text formatting tool feature 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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