WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.13: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.6.13.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to pin more than 3 chats, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Chat pinning |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on a feature to pin more than 3 chats 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 beta for iOS 24.5.10.74: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and manage communities from the business version! |
CHAT PINNING
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.3 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on the ability to pin channels. This feature would allow users to prioritize certain channels within the updates tab, ensuring that the most important updates remain easily accessible at the top of their interface. WhatsApp is exploring other solutions to allow users to pin a higher number of chats beyond just channels, helping them prioritize more conversations. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.13 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to pin more than three chats!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is working on the ability to pin more than three chats. In our example, it is possible to pin 5 chats at the top of the chats list, expanding the previous limitation and offering users greater flexibility in prioritizing their conversations. It is worth noting that WhatsApp may also be considering a feature to pin more than 5 chats. However, it's important to mention that this remains speculative at present, as the specifics of such a development are yet to be formally announced.
In our opinion, this enhancement will likely be appreciated by users who frequently communicate with a larger number of contacts or participate in multiple group chats, as it allows them to easily access the most important conversations without having to restrict the choice of pinned chats due to a limited capacity. By accommodating more pinned chats, we believe that WhatsApp will empower users to maintain efficient communication across various conversations without the inconvenience of constantly shuffling or sacrificing access to other essential chats. This increased flexibility aligns with the evolving needs of users who have a lot of conversations, enhancing their overall experience.
The feature to pin more than 3 chats is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We will share an additional article once we have further details about this feature.
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