WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.8.13: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.8.13.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a notification feature for status updates, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Status notifications |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing a status notification feature 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 24.7.10.76: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a privacy feature to disable link previews! |
STATUS NOTIFICATIONS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.19 update, we announced a new feature in development to receive notifications for mentions in status updates. This enhancement will allow users to directly send a notification whenever they mention specific contacts in their status updates, so they can stay always informed and engaged with relevant content. It appears that WhatsApp is exploring additional features to alert users about new status updates, such as allowing them to receive other notifications. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.8.13 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is now working on a feature to receive notifications for unseen status updates!
As you can see in the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is experiment with a feature to notify users when there are new unseen status updates shared by their contacts, set to release for a future update of the app. It is very important to note that there are some speculations regarding the exact circumstances triggering these notifications. One plausible scenario could involve notifications being prompted after receiving a mention in a status update that the user hasn't checked yet. This mechanism would ensure that users remain informed about relevant updates concerning them directly.
In addition, another potential trigger for these notifications could be based on interactions with favorite contacts. WhatsApp might prioritize notifying users about unseen status updates from their favorite contacts, enhancing the significance of these relationships and the importance of staying updated with their activities. By prioritizing notifications from favorite contacts, WhatsApp has the potential to improve the relevance and timeliness of status updates. Regardless of the specific factors that activate it, we believe that the introduction of the feature to notify users about new unseen status updates will ensure that users stay consistently informed and connected with updates shared by their contacts.
A notification feature for status updates is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We will share another article once we gather more information about this feature.
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