WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.14.1: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.14.1.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that helps users filter their business chats, and it will be available in a future update!
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature: | Filter business chats |
| Status: | Under development |
| Availability info: | This feature is currently in development and not yet available for beta testing. In the meantime, you can read this article for a sneak peek. |
| Previous news: | WhatsApp is rolling out a channel reply feature for admins on iOS! |
WhatsApp is working on a preset list to filter business chats
In the post about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.20.5 update, we announced a feature that lets users filter chats that need a manual message. This functionality enables businesses to identify and manage conversations where automated replies are not sufficient. The AI-handoff list allows businesses to step in and send a manual response when needed. It is a preset filter, so businesses can easily manage it right within the app settings.
It appears that WhatsApp is committed to optimizing the user experience through improved chat lists. This includes introducing new ways for users to better organize and navigate their conversations. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.14.1 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature that helps users filter their business chats.
As you can see from the attached image, WhatsApp is exploring a feature that will let users filter their conversations with business accounts. While this feature is currently scheduled for release in a future update, it already aims to bring more control and flexibility to manage chats with businesses. At the moment, it is not possible to quickly group all business chats into a single list. Users who want a dedicated space for these conversations must create a custom list and manually add them. However, this process takes time and effort, especially for those users who frequently interact with different businesses. It also requires constant updates whenever a new conversation with a business is started.
In a future update, WhatsApp will address this issue by introducing a dedicated business list. This list will allow users to quickly filter their chat list by showing only business chats. It will automatically include all conversations with business accounts without requiring manual setup. This means users will no longer need to create and manage a custom list for this purpose. As a result, managing interactions with businesses will become faster and more intuitive.
The feature is expected to save time, especially for users who frequently contact multiple businesses. This is because it will eliminate the need to manually search for or organize these conversations within the chat list. Additionally, some users may want to keep their personal and business conversations more clearly separated. While the default chat list displays all chats together, the new business list will offer a dedicated view showing only business conversations. This feature will let users focus on work-related interactions without distractions from personal messages.
Lists also allow users to quickly mute all conversations contained within them. This means that users can use this feature to mute all business chats at once. By muting these conversations in bulk, users can significantly reduce notifications from business accounts. Users will also be able to unmute the list at any time to review messages from businesses. It's important to note that this is a preset list. Users who do not want a business filter will be able to remove it at any time.
The feature that allows users to filter their business chats is currently under development, and it is planned for release in a future update. At the moment, WhatsApp is refining how the app can filter conversations with businesses. Once testing is complete, this feature will be gradually introduced to users, making it easier to find and manage interactions with business accounts.
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