WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.27: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.7.27.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a preview feature for pinned messages, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Pinned message preview |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a preview feature for pinned messages 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. |
| Special thanks: | Sc, for collaborating, testing, and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.7.10.70: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a new privacy feature to disable link previews! |
PINNED MESSAGE PREVIEW
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.15 update, we announced a feature to pin up to three messages. This feature was designed to offer users the ability to highlight more content at the top of their conversations, making it easier for them to quickly access frequently referenced messages without scrolling through the entire chat. It appears that WhatsApp is now exploring new enhancements for pinned messages to further improve user interaction and organization within chats. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.27 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a preview feature for pinned messages!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is currently developing a feature aimed at enhancing the preview functionality for pinned messages displayed at the top of the screen, for a future update of the app. For instance, if the pinned message is a photo, the thumbnail will be visible within the pinned message view, allowing users to quickly identify the content without needing to open the message fully. Previously, the thumbnail was not displayed for the pinned message, which could make it complicated for users to quickly identify non-text content.
We believe that this enhancement aims to provide users with a more comprehensive overview of their pinned messages, allowing them to identify and access relevant content more efficiently. By displaying the thumbnail for the pinned message directly at the top of the screen, users will be able to quickly preview the content without the need to navigate to the pinned message itself. This will save users time and effort, especially when they are looking for specific information or media within a conversation. Showing the thumbnail for pinned messages will also improve the overall accessibility and navigation within the conversation, as users will no longer need to navigate away from their current view to access the content of a pinned message. This means users will be able to maintain their context within the chat while still being able to preview the most recent pinned photo.
The preview feature for pinned messages 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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