WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.17: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.1.17.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets users assign photos to poll options in channels, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Photo poll |
| Status? | Under development |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp is currently working on bringing a feature to assign photos to poll options in channels 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. However, it's possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.13: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to show the website icon for shared links! |
WhatsApp is working on polls with images
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.11 update, we announced that a feature that lets admins share polls in their channels. This update allows channel admin to create and share polls with their followers. The feature is designed with privacy in mind, as votes are always confidential. Additionally, the channel owner cannot see who participated in a poll.
WhatsApp keeps enhancing the experience with polls by developing new features to boost engagement. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.17 update from the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets users assign photos to poll options in channels!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to attach photos to polls. This functionality will allow channel owners to assign a specific photo to every option. By adding the ability to attach photos to poll options, voters will have a visual representation of the choice, making it easier to evaluate the poll before casting their vote.
This is particularly useful in situations where text descriptions might not be sufficient or where more context can provide clarity. For example, channels focused on topics such as design or travel could use this feature to showcase their images. This would help their followers choose the best option more carefully. Once the user attaches a photo to the option, they will have to add photos to other poll options as well. This guarantees that the poll is equally represented. It also lets voters compare all options within the same context.
Initially, the ability to assign photos to poll options will be exclusive to channels. In the distant future, WhatsApp will expand this feature to individual and group chats as well. For example, friends planning a trip in their chats and groups could use polls with photos to select destinations, or teams in a community group chat could compare their designs for a project.
The feature that lets users assign photos to poll options in channels is under development, and it will be available in a future update. We will keep you updated with an additional article as soon as we have more details to share.
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