WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.18: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.26.18.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to mark channel updates as starred, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Star channel updates |
| Status? | Under development |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp is currently working on bringing a feature to mark channel updates as starred to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development, so it's not ready for beta testers. However, it's possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.25.10.77: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to mention group chats in status updates! |
STAR CHANNEL UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.9 update, we announced that a feature to translate chat messages and channel updates was under development. This feature aims to enhance communication by allowing users to translate messages and updates into different languages automatically. Users will have the flexibility to enable automatic translations for all new messages or selectively translate specific messages, breaking language barriers for seamless communication. Although this feature is still in development, WhatsApp continues to work on additional enhancements for channel updates, aiming to further improve user convenience. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.18 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to mark channel updates as starred!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a feature to mark channel updates as starred, scheduled for release in a future update. Currently, WhatsApp does not offer the ability to mark channel updates as starred. This feature is only available for messages shared in individual and group chats. However, WhatsApp plans to extend this feature to channels, allowing users to save specific updates for easy access later. By starring certain channel updates, users will be able to retrieve them quickly without having to scroll through the entire channel history. This improvement is expected to significantly enhance user convenience, making it easier to locate important updates. A dedicated list of starred channel updates will provide an enhanced way to access saved content, ensuring that users can find what they need immediately.
It is important to note that users will need to follow a channel before they can mark its updates as starred. This ensures that only updates from channels of interest are eligible for saving. If a user unfollows a channel, all updates from that channel will be removed from the starred list. This approach assumes that users are no longer interested in the content once they stop following the channel. The introduction of this feature will make channels more user-friendly and practical for tracking key updates. For example, users can use the starred feature to save important announcements, event details, or other valuable information shared through channels.
A feature to mark channel updates as starred 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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