WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.20: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.4.20.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to automatically create account and channel reports, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Automatic account report |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.20 is marked as a compatible update, but some beta testers may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing the previous 2.24.4.19 update. |
| 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: | Traiti, kingcyrious, Sc, Hamada, UnluckyTester, and Technical MJ TV, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.19: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh interface for the channels list! |
AUTOMATIC ACCOUNT REPORT
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.3.30 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to automatically create account reports. With this enhancement, WhatsApp aims to provide users with automatic reports regarding insights into their account usage and overall activity. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.20 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out the automatic account report feature to some beta testers!
As shown in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring a new feature to generate reports automatically for both accounts and channels by opening WhatsApp Settings > Account > Request Account Info. If users opt in, WhatsApp will automatically create a monthly report with details about account and channel activity. Typically, when users manually request an account report, it takes about 3 days for the reports to be generated. However, thanks to this new automated feature, users won't have to wait for the reports as they are promptly generated and available each month without any delay.
In our opinion, implementing a feature to automatically generate account and channel activity reports each month appears to be beneficial for the overall user experience. Users won’t need to remember or start the process manually whenever they want an update on their account and channel activities. This automation ensures that users get timely information without having to manually request a new report, saving them time and effort. It's worth noting that this can also be considered as a tool to easily track changes in their account info by manually comparing the monthly reports. This is important because new report might often include data not available in the previous one, giving users the most up-to-date account information.
The feature to automatically create account and channel reports is available to some beta testers that 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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