WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.8: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.25.8.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned interface for managing chat lists, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New chat lists interface |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.8 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: | AnonymousWP, ShuhaibNC, Sc, Kingcyrious, FastenM, Sniper, Hamada, and Hypogriff, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp to drop support for older iOS versions and iPhone models starting May 2025! |
NEW CHAT LISTS INTERFACE
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.23 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to delete preset chat lists. With this update, users can remove preset filters, such as "Unread" or "Groups", directly from the chat interface by simply tapping and holding on the filter to access the delete option. It appears that WhatsApp is publicly testing a revamped interface for the feature to manage filters, as some beta testers noticed some differences compared to the previous section. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.8 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned interface for managing chat lists!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a tweaked interface for managing their chat lists. Specifically, the new interface is more organized compared to the previous design, making it even more intuitive for users. The image displayed at the top of the screen now prominently features the main filters, such as "Favorites", "Various Conversations", and the shortcut to create a new filter. Below the main image, there is a redesigned button that allows users to create a new custom list with ease. Its design aligns seamlessly with other action buttons found in the app, making it more modern. Additionally, similar buttons are now present next to deleted preset filters, allowing users to restore them effortlessly.
The entire interface for creating, managing, and deleting lists has been redesigned to match the style of other sections of the app, such as the "Security" and "Mail" settings. The overall updated design underscores simplicity and ensures that the essential features are easily accessible, suggesting that WhatsApp is actively working on improving the overall interface across the app. It's worth noting that this new layout might also be accessible to a broader audience beyond just beta testers. This means that some users with stable versions could potentially already be able to experience the redesigned interface for managing chat lists, making it easier for different users to benefit from the enhanced organization and usability.
A redesigned interface for managing 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 days.
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