WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.4.12: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.4.12.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to keep chat list filters permanently visible, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.2.4 update, we announced that a badge count feature for chat filters was available. This feature allows some beta testers to see a small numerical badge within each chat filter, indicating the number of unread messages in specific lists such as personal chats, group chats, or custom categories. The badge count eliminates the need to open each filter manually, making it especially useful for those managing numerous groups and contacts. It seems that WhatsApp continues to focus on helping users better organize their chats to find conversations more quickly. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.4.12 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to keep chat list filters permanently visible!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that ensures chat filters remain pinned at the top of the chat list when opening the app. Previously, chat filters were not immediately visible upon opening WhatsApp. Users had to scroll through the chat list for the filters to appear, making it less convenient to access them quickly. With this update, WhatsApp is addressing this issue by automatically displaying chat filters as soon as users launch the app. This change significantly improves user convenience, as filters are now instantly accessible without any extra steps. Users can immediately see which filters contain new messages rather than manually scrolling through the conversation list each time.

This enhancement is particularly useful for those who rely on chat filters to manage their conversations efficiently. For example, users who have categorized their chats into personal, work, and group conversations can instantly check for unread messages in each section. Instead of searching through a long list of chats, they can now find relevant conversations quickly. Businesses and professionals who handle multiple chat threads will also benefit from this update, as they can prioritize responses more efficiently. By making chat filters permanently visible, WhatsApp is enhancing the chat navigation process, ensuring that users can focus on their most important messages without unnecessary steps.

As some beta testers may also notice, the filter to display their favorites has been automatically moved ahead of other secondary lists. With this change, WhatsApp aims to increase the use of the feature that allows users to mark specific contacts as favorites for quick access. By prioritizing the favorites filter, WhatsApp also ensures that users can effortlessly find and interact with their most important contacts without having to manually adjust the filter order.

A feature to keep chat list filters permanently visible 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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