WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.19: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.6.19.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to mention contacts in status updates, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status mention |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a feature to mention contacts in status updates 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 Android 2.24.6.16: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to filter chats! |
STATUS MENTIONS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.23 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a fresh interface for the status updates tray. With this enhancement, WhatsApp aims to enhance status updates by allowing users to get a preview of the first shared status update through its thumbnail, eliminating the need to open each update individually. It appears that WhatsApp is committed to further improving status updates by exploring new tool to allow users to enhance engagement with their contacts. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.19 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to mention contacts in status updates!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing a feature to mention contacts in status updates as mentioned users are promptly notified when they are mentioned. With this upcoming feature available in a future update, users will have the ability to directly involve specific contacts in their status updates. This will make it easier for their updates to grab attention and avoid being overlooked.
In our opinion, the introduction of the mention feature will significantly enhance interactivity with status updates. Users will have the ability to directly involve their contacts in their updates, enhancing their engagement with the people they care the most. In addition, we believe that WhatsApp can enhance communication by ensuring that users are always aware of relevant status updates. By receiving notifications when they are mentioned in a status update, users will be more likely to engage with the content, contributing their thoughts with a reply or reaction.
The feature to mention contacts in status updates 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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