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 a dedicated tab for AI-powered chats, a new feature under development on WhatsApp beta for Android!
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- After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.11 update, some beta testers can experiment with a new feature that centralizes tools for creating communities, groups, and chats within the Chats tab. This enhancement simplifies the process and reducing confusion by consolidating related options in one place. The change includes removing the floating action button from the Communities tab, aligning with recent design updates to make the interface cleaner.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.13 update, some beta testers can explore a feature that displays the favicon of shared links within the message bubble. This feature makes it easier for users to visually identify the source of a link, as the favicon is a small graphical representation of the website, typically associated with its brand or logo.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.24 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is planning to introduce a new AI-powered chats tab in the bottom navigation bar. This advancement will offer users access to various AI tools from Meta and third-party creators, tailored for tasks like productivity, entertainment, and niche interests. To accommodate this change, WhatsApp will remove the Communities tab from the navigation bar, reflecting its shift in focus toward advanced AI integration.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.18 update, we announced that WhatsApp is developing a feature to allow users to create events in individual chats. This feature will be similar to those in group chats, with options to specify the event name, date, time, location, and optional details like descriptions or virtual meeting links. Once created, the event is shared directly in the chat, notifying the recipient, who can accept or decline the invitation, enhancing coordination and reducing back-and-forth messaging.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.17 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is developing a feature that lets users attach photos to poll options, providing a visual representation for each choice to enhance clarity and engagement. Users will be able to assign a specific image to each poll option, making it easier for participants to evaluate choices at a glance. Once a photo is added to one option, images must be attached to all other options to maintain consistency, ensuring a uniform and balanced presentation.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.1.26 update brings information regarding a feature that will allow users to create AI chatbots directly within the app, aiming to make the process simple and accessible for everyone, regardless of technical expertise. Users will be able to customize their AI by providing a detailed description of its personality, role, and objectives, with suggestions and templates available to assist those new to AI design.
- To ensure a consistent experience across different platforms, WhatsApp is also developing a feature for the iOS app that allows users to control chat message animations, including those for GIFs, stickers, and emojis, as detailed in the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.1.10.70 update. Users will have the option to disable autoplay for these elements, ensuring they appear in static form unless manually activated.
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