WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.16: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.7.16.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a new interface to share status updates, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status updates |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on introducing a new interface to share status updates, for 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 24.6.10.74: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a privacy feature to control who can use your avatar in their stickers! |
STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.6 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates. With this enhancement, WhatsApp responded to a widely requested feature by enabling users to share extended video content, allowing them to convey more detailed moments within their status updates. It appears that WhatsApp is exploring different tools to enhance the user experience with status updates. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.16 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a new interface for status updates!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing a new composer for status updates, allowing users to quickly toggle between different media formats for sharing. they wish to share. At the bottom of the screen, users will have the option to select whether to send text, videos, or photos, enhancing the sharing process. This is likely a response for the future redesign of the status updates tray, as spotted in the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.23 update. Specifically, it appears that WhatsApp is moving the choice between text and media inside the composer, instead of having it in the status updates tray directly.
In our opinion, this adjustment will offer several advantages, particularly reducing the number of steps required to switch between text and media. By integrating this choice directly into the composer, users will be able to quickly switch between different types of content without navigating away from the current screen, enhancing efficiency and convenience. Additionally, we believe that it will minimize potential confusion and improve user engagement by providing a more intuitive and cohesive interface for sharing status updates.
The new interface to share 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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