WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.7: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.25.7.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | QR code - channel |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.7 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 kingcyrious, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.24.77: what's new? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to filter chats through custom lists and a fix for backing up chats! |
QR CODE - CHANNEL
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.20 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes. This addition aims to simplify channel sharing and discovery, making it easier for users to connect with channels. It appears that WhatsApp is testing this feature with the public, as some beta testers can now see a new option to invite people to follow their channels. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.7 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that allows them to share their channels using QR codes. To access the QR code for their channel, users need to first open their channel and navigate to the sharing options, located within the top app bar. Here, they will find the option to generate and display the QR code associated with their channel. This QR code can then be used to invite others to follow the channel with ease.
The introduction of QR codes makes sharing channels significantly more convenient than using traditional links. Instead of copying and pasting a link to share through messages or emails, users can simply show the QR code on their device screen for others to scan. This is especially beneficial in face-to-face settings, where other people can quickly scan the code without the need for additional steps. The scanned code will redirect users to the channel, where they can view its content and follow it with just one tap.
We believe that users can also consider saving and printing the QR code, allowing them to share their channels in even more versatile ways. For instance, channel owners can include printed QR codes on flyers, business cards, posters, or product packaging. This would ensure that their channels are discoverable not just digitally but also in physical spaces.
A feature to view and follow channels using QR codes 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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