WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.14: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.6.14.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a new widget feature for accessing the Meta AI chatbot, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.27 update, we announced that a widget for accessing Meta AI was under development. This widget aims to streamline interactions with the AI-powered chatbot by allowing users to initiate conversations and share images directly from their Home Screen. This feature would enhance both accessibility and user convenience, as it eliminates the need to manually open WhatsApp and navigate to the AI chat. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing this feature with the public, as some beta testers have reported seeing a new widget for the Home Screen. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.14 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a new widget feature for accessing the Meta AI chatbot!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that allows them to add a widget dedicated to Meta AI directly to their Home Screen. This widget is resizable, so users can adjust its size based on their preference, either expanding it for a more detailed experience or shrinking it for a minimalistic look. This flexibility ensures that the widget can seamlessly integrate with different Home Screen layouts without taking up unnecessary space.

Unlike what was previously announced in an earlier article, this new widget now includes multiple shortcuts to essential Meta AI features. The first shortcut lets users instantly open the chat with Meta AI, allowing them to ask any question and receive a prompt response from the chatbot. With just a single tap, the AI is ready to process the user request and provide helpful information. The second shortcut enables users to quickly share a photo with Meta AI. Since Meta AI can analyze the image, understand its context, and even modify it upon request, this feature is particularly useful for users who want quick feedback or edits on their images without navigating through the app. Finally, the last shortcut allows users to start a voice session with Meta AI by launching the chatbot from their Home Screen. Instead of typing out their queries, users can engage in a voice-based interaction with the AI, making it a more natural and hands-free way to communicate. This option is perfect for those who prefer speaking over typing or need quick assistance while multitasking.

This new widget significantly improves the ease of access to Meta AI, making it easier for users to interact with the chatbot through different input methods. By reducing the number of steps needed to access AI-powered tools, WhatsApp ensures that users can engage with Meta AI more effortlessly in their daily routines. It is important to note that this widget is only available to users who already have access to Meta AI chats within WhatsApp. Since AI-powered conversations are still limited to certain countries and selected users, not everyone will see this widget at launch. However, Meta continues to expand the availability of the AI chatbot, aiming to bring this functionality to more regions over time.

A new widget feature for accessing the Meta AI chatbot 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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