WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.23: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.4.23.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a fresh interface for the status updates tray, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status updates tray |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a fresh interface for the status updates tray 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, but it is possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Thanks: | Sc, Adwaith Varma and ShuhaibNC, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.4.10.70: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to transfer the channel ownership! |
STATUS UPDATES TRAY
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.19 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a new interface for the channels list. With this enhancement, WhatsApp aimed to provide users with a more familiar experience by aligning the channels list with the current interface found in the chats tab. It appears that WhatsApp has additional plans to improve the interface for the updates tab by implementing some enhancements for status updates. Specifically, thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.23 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a fresh interface for the status updates tray!
As shown in the attached screenshot, a future update will allow users to experiment with a redesigned interface for the status updates tray. The tray is still positioned at the top of the updates tab, making it easily accessible and visible as soon as users open this tab. However, the new interface will allow users to get a preview of the first shared status update through its thumbnail, eliminating the need to open each update individually.
In our opinion, this upcoming interface for the status updates tray marks a significant improvement to the user experience. Previously, many users expressed frustration with the new horizontal layout for status updates, which replaced the convenient thumbnail preview of shared updates with the profile picture. This change resulted in a less intuitive and efficient browsing experience for users, as they had to individually open each update to view its content. However, WhatsApp will address these concerns by enabling users to preview status updates through a large thumbnail directly in the tray in the future. We believe that WhatsApp demonstrates its commitment to improving usability through prioritizing user feedback and introducing a refreshed interface for various elements of the app.
The fresh interface for the status updates tray is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We plan to publish a new article when we have further details about this feature to share with you.
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