WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.11: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.6.11.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to indicate when chats are end-to-end encrypted, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | End-to-end encryption - chat caption |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.11 is marked as a compatible update, but some beta testers may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing one of the following updates: 2.24.6.7, 2.24.6.8, and 2.24.6.10. |
| 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 weeks. |
| Thanks: | flakoflow_25, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.10: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address an issue with link previews! |
CHAT CAPTION
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.3.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature which marks chats as end-to-end encrypted. This feature was designed to make it easier for users to understand which chats are end-to-end encrypted, providing users with a convenience knowing that their conversations are securely encrypted. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.11 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to identify end-to-end encrypted conversations!
As you can see in this screenshot, a new caption to identify end-to-end encrypted chats is available under the contact and group name within your conversations. With this enhancement, users are always aware when their chats are securely encrypted using the Signal protocol, serving as a visual confirmation that nobody can read their messages and listen to their calls. It is important to note that this caption disappears after a few seconds so the last seen info can appear.
In our opinion, this information helps users get an additional confirmation that their conversations are encrypted, further educating them about the security measures implemented by WhatsApp. We consider making the encryption status promptly visible at the top of the chat interface like a proactive approach to remind people regarding the security status of their conversations. If you're interested into learning additional information about the security of the app, we recommend reading the security page on the official WhatsApp website.
The feature to indicate when chats are end-to-end encrypted 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 weeks.
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