WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.18: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.9.18.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that helps users discover when new sticker pack are available, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Discover sticker pack |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.18 is marked as a compatible update, but some beta testers may experiment with the same feature by installing one of the following updates: 2.24.9.16 and 2.24.9.17. |
| 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 days. |
| Thanks: | Sc, Kamillion96, and Erik Sevilla, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.17: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a feature to add messages to notes! |
WhatsApp launches a feature to notify when new stickers are available
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.5 update, we announced that a feature that lets users create stickers. With this feature, users can easily create new stickers right within the app. This means that they no longer need to install third-party app to create a sticker.
WhatsApp wants to ensure that users are aware when they can download new sticker packs from the official store. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.18 update from the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that helps users discover when new sticker pack are available.
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can currently experiment with a feature to get suggestions regarding new sticker packs directly within the sticker picker. These sticker packs are normally available on the official WhatsApp store, but WhatsApp is now providing users with a dedicated shortcut to discover them without opening the store. Users might receive up to 32 suggested sticker packs, based on their relevance or recent additions to the store. It is worth noting that downloadable sticker packs are marked with a plus symbol over the pack icon to make it easier for users to distinguish them from packs they have already downloaded.
In our opinion, offering suggestions to discover and download sticker packs directly within the sticker picker might enhance user convenience, as it eliminates the need to navigate through the app and open the store for new packs. This approach helps users save time and effort, allowing them to access a diverse range of new sticker packs quickly. In addition, we believe that this shortcut conveniently displayed within the sticker picker might also improve user engagement with sticker sharing, as it might convince more people to try these sticker packs, increasing the overall sticker sharing experience.
Some beta testers can now access the feature that helps them discover when new sticker pack are available. They need to install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store. It is rolling out to more users over the coming days.
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