WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.7.18.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a favorite feature for the calls tab, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Favorites |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18 is marked as a compatible update, but some beta testers may experiment with the same feature by installing the previous update. |
| 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: | FastenM, Sc, UnluckyTester, rubiokarim, kingcyrious, Kannada Hero, lostliano, and Muhammad Hammad, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.6.77: what’s new? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to forward and rewind videos! |
FAVORITES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.5.5 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to add contacts and groups as favorites. This enhancement aimed to assist users in saving time by introducing a dedicated section for favorites within the calls tab, allowing them to quickly access the most important contacts and groups. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.18 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is finally rolling out a favorite feature for the calls tab!
As you can see in this screenshot, some beta testers can access a new option to choose favorites from their contacts and groups list. After choosing favorites, they will be promptly visible within the calls tab, making it faster to place calls as a phone call becomes just a tap away. Regarding the calls tab, it is important to note that certain users can experiment with a feature that replaces unknown phone numbers with corresponding push names, providing clarity and context to incoming calls.
We believe that this feature aims to improve both convenience and accessibility by introducing an intuitive section for initiating calls directly from the calls tab. With favorites conveniently placed within the calls tab, users can initiate calls with a single tap, bypassing the need to search through their entire calls log. This feature not only allows users save valuable time, especially in urgent situations, but also enhances user experience by providing a personalized communication approach. By offering the option to designate favorite contacts, WhatsApp finally allows users to personalise their calling interface, introducing a separate section for prioritizing their most significant contacts and groups within the calls tab.
A favorite feature for the calls tab 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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