WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.3: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.4.3.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to pin channels, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Pin channels |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to pin channels 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. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is rolling out a commands feature to enhance chat interactions with business solutions! |
PIN CHANNELS
After announcing a section to allow users to view their reported channels and updates, WhatsApp continues to work on new features aimed at improving the overall experience for users engaging with channels. The introduction of these new features not only keeps existing users engaged but also attracts potential new users to interact with WhatsApp Channels. Specifically, thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.3 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to pin channels to the top of the channels list!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring a new feature to provide users with a tool to pin their important channels to the top of the channels list, for a future update of the app. This means that when a channel is pinned, it will remain prominently displayed at the top of the channels list, ensuring easy access and visibility for users. It's important to note that the ability to pin channels to the top of the channels list will be released with a revamped interface for channels, similar to the existing interface of the chats tab.
In our opinion, implementing a feature that allows users to pin channels to the top of the channels list can offer several advantages. Users will be able to prioritize and highlight the channels that are most important or frequently accessed. This feature will help users organize their channels based on relevance or priority, ensuring that important channels are readily available at the top of the list. In addition, as users join more channels, the channel list can become cluttered and finding specific channels may become time-consuming. We believe that pinning channels will offer users a simple and effective solution to declutter the interface, allowing them to focus on the channels that matter most to them.
The feature to pin channels 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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