WhatsApp news of the week: Android beta update to privately summarize messages is available

Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 8 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about the ability to privately summarize messages on WhatsApp beta for Android!

1. The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.14 update enables some beta testers to add their avatar alongside their profile photo on WhatsApp, allowing both to appear together. The feature lets them customize the avatar's background color and animation to match their style. This adds a unique "coin flip" effect when viewing their profile, swapping between photo and avatar.
2. As highlighted in the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.29 update, WhatsApp is exploring a new document scanning option directly within the document-sharing section. The feature will offer two modes: manual for greater control and automatic for more convenient scanning. This will convert captured images into PDF files instantly, ready to be shared with contacts and groups.
3. As mentioned in the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.18.10.70 update, WhatsApp is exploring a new feature that lets group members have personalized tags in the future. Initially, only admins will be able to assign these tags to help clarify responsibilities and streamline communication in large or busy groups. The tags will remain visible even if a person reinstalls WhatsApp or switches devices, preserving their role within the group. Later, admins may enable a setting allowing members to set their own tags, although disabling this will permanently erase all self-assigned tags.
4. After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.18 update, some beta testers can enable Private Processing from the app settings, allowing them to privately generate concise overviews of their unread messages. Once this is turned on, a button to summarize messages will appear when there are a certain number of unread messages in a chat. The summary is processed securely through Private Processing, which guarantees messages remain private and are never visible to WhatsApp or Meta. This feature lets users quickly stay up to date in busy conversations without compromising their privacy.

5. In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a "Drafts" filter to view all chats with unsent messages in a single place. The filter will make it easier to find and follow up on conversations that were left unfinished. It aims to help busy users stay organized and avoid losing track of messages in progress in the future.
6. The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.20 update allows some beta testers to manage certain accessibility options directly from the app settings. Among these, users can control whether animations for GIFs, stickers, and emoji are allowed in their chats, a feature previously released in a different section of the app. This helps people who are sensitive to motion or find a busy UI overwhelming to customize their experience. Additionally, a new option lets users darken button colors in light theme, improving visibility and making the app more accessible for those with low vision.
7. With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.25 update, we revealed that WhatsApp is exploring a new business feature that will collect all chats requiring manual intervention into a specialized "AI-handoff" list. This feature, set for release in a future update, aims to help businesses quickly identify conversations where automated responses were not enough and a human needs to step in. It will empower businesses to respond more efficiently and provide a personalized touch when it matters most.
8. In a dedicated blog post, WhatsApp has announced a range of new convenient features across Chats, Calls, and the Updates tab. Animated emoji, a video-to-sticker maker, and social avatar stickers are now available in chats, alongside a more flexible way to create groups and share media batches with a single caption. The Calling tab has been revamped for ease of use and enhanced with filters and effects, while the Updates tab lets Channel admins create photo polls and users mention groups in their statuses.

Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp, coming your way next week!

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