Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 13 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about a redesigned typing and recording indicator available on iOS and Android!
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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: poll feature for status updates in development on iOS! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.26: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature to manage the contact syncing option! |
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- Mark Zuckerberg announced new filters and backgrounds for video calls, offering users more ways to personalize their video interactions on WhatsApp. These new features include ten unique filters such as Warm, Cool, and Vintage TV, along with diverse backgrounds like a vibrant city skyline or a serene beach sunset, allowing users to enhance the visual experience for their calls.
- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.8 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a new channel analytics feature with metrics. This feature aims to empower channel admins by providing them with detailed insights into the performance of their content and audience engagement.
- The same feature to provide channel owners with detailed analytics for their channels is also available to some beta testers who install the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.71 update. This ensures consistency across both platforms, allowing users on Android and iOS to access the same powerful tools for tracking channel performance and optimizing their content strategy.
- With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.76 update, WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature to manage the contact syncing option, allowing users to add and update contacts from any linked device while maintaining control over their privacy settings.
- The contact syncing option is also available to some beta testers who install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.26 update from the Google Play Store.
- A redesigned typing indicator is available to some beta testers who install the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.18 update. This feature moves the typing and voice recording indicators directly into the chat interface as bubbles, making it easier for users to see who is typing or recording without diverting their attention from the conversation.
- The new typing and recording indicator is also available to a group of beta testers who install the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.73 update. This allows users on Android and iOS to benefit from the improved chat interface.
- New updates for Status are now available, including Status Likes and private mentions. Status Likes, represented by a heart emoji, let users express appreciation for updates privately, visible only to the poster. Private mentions allow users to tag specific contacts in their status updates, notifying them without revealing the mention to other viewers.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.15 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to react to messages using recent emojis. This new feature will allow users to scroll through an expanded reaction tray that includes recently used emojis, reducing the need to open the full emoji panel for reactions in a future update.
- Through the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.7 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is currently working on a reminder notification feature for status updates. This update will help users stay more engaged with their contacts' activity by ensuring they don't overlook important status updates in the future.
- WhatsApp and Cloudflare enhanced the security of messaging apps based on end-to-end encryption by introducing new technologies focused on Key Transparency audits.
- In the article covering the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.22 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a clearer notification activity feature for group chats. This feature will allow users to customize their notification settings to receive alerts only for mentions and important interactions in the future.
- With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.20.10.72 update, WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to quickly present media messages directly in the chat screen, offering users convenient shortcuts to view all shared media and the current media within the conversation.
Stay tuned with us to discover new features and updates about WhatsApp, coming your way next week!
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