WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.12.9: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.12.9.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share video status updates up to 90 seconds long, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.6 update, we announced that a feature to share videos of up to 1 minute in length via status updates was available. This feature allows users to post longer and uninterrupted video clips as their status, eliminating the need to split content into multiple parts. Users reported that this enhanced their experience with status updates by providing more time to convey their moments in a single video. It seems that WhatsApp keeps pushing boundaries to offer an even richer status update experience, with the aim of improving user convenience further. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.12.9 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share video status updates up to 90 seconds long!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that further increases the current video status limit. Specifically, the new limit extends video status durations from 60 seconds to 90 seconds, giving users even more freedom to express themselves through longer clips. This move builds upon last year's update, which had already increased the limit from 30 seconds to 1 minute. That previous change was well received by several users, who appreciated the added flexibility and convenience. It's likely that this positive feedback has encouraged WhatsApp to take the next step by extending the limit once again.

It's worth noting that the rollout is being conducted gradually, so the feature is still not available to all beta testers simultaneously. WhatsApp is enabling this capability in waves, but users can already check if their account has received this update by trying to select a video longer than 60 seconds when creating a status update. If the feature is available, they will notice that the app allows the full 90-second clip to be uploaded without being automatically trimmed. In some cases, a toast message may appear on the screen to inform the user of the extended duration. Additionally, the trimming interface at the top of the screen will reflect the new limit by showing an updated maximum video length of 1 minute and 30 seconds.

This enhancement directly contributes to user convenience. With the longer limit, the need to manually trim or cut a video to fit the status duration is significantly reduced. Users can now share more moments in a single status update, avoiding the interruption caused by dividing videos into smaller segments. The 90-second limit also opens the door to more creative and engaging content, especially for users who enjoy updating friends and family with longer videos.

A feature to share video status updates up to 90 seconds long is available to some beta testers who 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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