Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 7 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a feature under development to manage privacy settings for profile links on WhatsApp beta for Android!
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| I've installed the latest update of WhatsApp on Android, iOS, and Desktop, but some features are currently unavailable. Is there a specific reason for this? | Some features in the app may be under development and not yet available to all testers, or they may be gradually rolling out to users. If you're unable to access a certain feature, you'll need to wait for a future update. Keep reading for more information. |
| News of last week? | WhatsApp news of the week: Android beta update to create and share custom sticker packs is available! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.20: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to add sticker photos to status updates! |
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- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.4.25 update, we announced that WhatsApp was developing a feature that lets users modify the shape of sticker photos before adding them to status updates, offering options like rectangles, squares, circles, hearts, and stars. With this feature, WhatsApp aims to make status updates more visually appealing and expressive by giving users more creative control over their sticker photos.
- The feature to add sticker photos to status updates is finally available to some beta testers who install the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.20 update. This feature allows them to overlay images on top of photos or videos for a more creative and engaging experience. Users can customize these sticker photos with different shapes, resize, and move them freely to enhance their status updates.
- Some beta testers can explore a new status update composer that makes it easier for them to customize text statuses, after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.18 update. This feature allows users to select background colors and fonts directly from a selection bar, adding a new layer of conveniente to the user experience. Previously, users had to repeatedly tap through options to find their preferred style, which was inconvenient and time-consuming. This redesigned interface improves the user experience by offering a more intuitive and efficient way to personalize status updates.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.19 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let users control the visibility of their profile links through privacy settings. These will offer options like "Everyone" "My contacts" "My contacts except" and "Nobody" in the future. This feature will allow users to customize who can see their social media links, making it easier to balance visibility and privacy. The feature will be optional, ensuring users have full control over whether to share their profile links and with whom.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.8 update, we revealed that WhatsApp has plans to redesign the call button in chats, merging voice and video call options into a single menu to prevent accidental calls and improve functionality. The new menu will allow users to select specific participants in group calls and quickly generate call links for easy sharing. This upcoming update will enhance user experience by reducing unintended calls and offering more flexibility in managing conversations.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.8 update caused issues preventing users from downloading media files, viewing status updates, and accessing essential content like images, videos, and documents. Many beta testers reported that common troubleshooting methods, such as restarting the app or device, did not resolve the problem. However, the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.16 update successfully fixed the issue, restoring normal media functionality for affected users.
- WhatsApp is developing a feature to allow users to track channel update viewers on WhatsApp Web, displaying the total view count within message bubbles. This will help channel owners understand audience engagement, including views from both followers and non-followers, while maintaining user privacy by not revealing their identities.
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