WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.18: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.5.18.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned composer interface for text status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.22 update, we announced that a feature to improve accessibility to status creation tools was available. This new feature introduces additional shortcuts within the gallery sheet, allowing users to quickly create text-based updates or share voice messages as status updates. In addition, WhatsApp has introduced a dedicated shortcut for recording voice messages directly within the status update creation screen, as the option to record voice status updates was previously combined with the feature for creating text-based status updates. It seems that WhatsApp aims to continuously enhance the accessibility of status creation tools to make them even more convenient for users to explore. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.18 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned composer interface for text status updates!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers have access to a new feature that allows them to quickly customize their status updates. In previous updates, and for those who still do not have access to the new composer, users had to repeatedly tap the color style button to apply a different background color. The same process was required for changing the font of a text status update, making customization a complicated task, especially for those who wanted to select a specific color or font. This approach could sometimes be inconvenient, especially for users who wanted to select a specific color or font but accidentally kept tapping past their desired choice. In such cases, they often had to cycle through all the available options again to find the one they originally wanted.

With the introduction of the new composer, selecting a specific color or font has never been easier since a selection bar appears at the bottom of the screen, allowing users to quickly and intuitively customize their text status updates. Instead of repeatedly tapping through options, users can directly choose the background color or font they prefer with just a single tap. This new interface provides a more efficient and user-friendly experience, ensuring that customization is both enhanced and visually satisfying. It is worth noting that the redesigned composer closely resembles the revamped drawing editor, which we announced as available with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.22 update.

This improvement greatly enhances both convenience and accessibility, as it streamlines the entire process of personalizing text status updates, making it quicker and more intuitive for users. By introducing a dedicated selection bar for colors and fonts, WhatsApp eliminates the need for excessive tapping, allowing users to customize their updates with precision and ease. The redesigned composer significantly reduces frustration, as users no longer have to cycle through multiple options repeatedly just to find their preferred background color or font style. Instead, they can now make selections instantly, ensuring a more efficient customization experience.

A redesigned composer interface for text status updates 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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