WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.27.3: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.27.3.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that makes it easier for users to start chats and broadcasts, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature: | Start new chats and broadcasts |
| Status: | Rolling out |
| Compatibility: | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.27.3 has been designated as a compatible update, but some users may experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| Availability info: | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Muhammad Hammad, Sc, kingcyrious, and flakoflow, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news: | Mark Zuckerberg Announced Multilingual Messaging on WhatsApp with Secure Translations! |
START NEW CHATS AND BROADCASTS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.25.11 update, we announced that a feature to quickly manage status privacy settings was available. This functionality enables users to seamlessly select their preferred audience directly from the drawing editor screen through new dedicated chips, allowing them to instantly switch between their privacy options. This also helps users maintain greater control over their updates, avoid oversharing, and save time by making quick adjustments without needing to open an additional menu. It appears that WhatsApp now aims to bring a similar level of convenience to the process of starting new chats, which contributes to a more streamlined experience. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.27.3 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that makes it easier for users to start chats and broadcasts!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new interface that appears when trying to initiate a conversation. Instead of presenting a static layout, the new interface dynamically adapts depending on how many contacts the user selects. When a single contact is chosen, a floating action button is displayed, giving immediate access to send a message to that person.
Things become more interesting when multiple contacts are selected. In this case, WhatsApp now provides the option to instantly create a broadcast list containing those chosen people. With this new feature, users can type a single message and deliver it to all selected recipients at once, avoiding the need to write the same text repeatedly or forward it manually after sending it to the first contact. For users who frequently share updates, announcements, or invitations with several contacts, this feature will save a considerable amount of time and effort.
For those who would prefer to move beyond one-to-many private communication, WhatsApp also offers the ability to create a brand-new group directly from the same selection screen. What makes this even more convenient is the ability to detect whether the exact same combination of participants is already part of an existing group. If so, WhatsApp will alert the user, giving them the choice either to proceed and create a duplicate group to discuss a different topic or to simply open the existing conversation. This safeguard helps keep chat lists cleaner and reduces unnecessary duplication of groups, while still respecting the user's decision if they intentionally want a new space with the same people.
These additions bring an important layer of convenience to the process of starting chats, sending messages to multiple people, and setting up groups. Instead of forcing users to repeat actions or navigate through different parts of the app, WhatsApp now provides context-aware shortcuts that adapt in real time to the user's choices. This design definitely speeds up the process of communication while making the app feel more streamlined and user-friendly.
A feature that makes it easier for users to start chats and broadcasts 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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