Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 9 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a feature to create polls for status updates on WhatsApp for iOS!
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| I've installed the latest update of WhatsApp for Android, iOS, and Desktop, but some of these features are not currently available. Is there a particular 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: new chat themes under development on Android! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.34: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out an event feature for community announcement groups! |
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- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.17 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to manage the home screen badge count. This feature makes it easier for users to decide how their notification badges behave on their home screen, providing them with the flexibility to choose between two distinct options.
- After installing the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.19.10.76 update, some beta testers can experiment with a new security feature to block messages from unknown accounts. This feature is designed to help users manage high volumes of unsolicited messages more effectively by automatically blocking messages from unknown accounts that exceed a certain threshold.
- A feature to quickly mark all messages as read is available to some beta testers who install the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.19 update from the Google Play Store. This convenient option allows users to instantly mark all their conversations as read, clearing the unread message indicators from all chats in a single tap.
- With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.20 update, some beta testers can now apply effects directly from the camera. Users can quickly browse and apply various filters in real-time, including skin-smoothing options for a polished look and background-changing effects for added personalization for their photos and videos.
- Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.70 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to create polls for status updates. This will allow users to add interactive polls directly to their statuses using a content sticker, enabling contacts to vote on various options. This feature is currently under development and it will be available in a future update.
- Mark Zuckerberg announced new important enhancements for Meta AI, including real-time voice interactions and the ability to end and send photos for instant insights, such as translating menus or receiving plant care tips.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.24, we introduced a message draft feature for the chats list. This allows users to conveniently view and manage their unfinished messages directly from the chat overview, making it easier for them to identify and complete their conversations without needing to open each chat individually.
- With our article covering the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.28 update, it was highlighted that WhatsApp is exploring a revamped feature to easily search forwarded links on the web for a future update.
- After installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.34 update, select community admins can now create and manage events directly from their community announcement groups. This feature ensures that all community members are informed without the risk of event details being lost in other community group chats.
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