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 the Username PIN, a feature under development on WhatsApp beta 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: username and theme features under development! |
| Previous article? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.18: what's new? WhatsApp is working on a voice chat mode feature to communicate with Meta AI! |
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- In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.17.10.74 update, it was highlighted that some beta testers can explore a range of new tools designed to enhance their video calling experience. Among these, the introduction of dynamic facial filters stands out along with a background editing tool.
- Thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.16 update, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature that allows users to create custom lists of contacts and group chats. Once a list is created, WhatsApp will automatically generate a corresponding filter at the top of the chat screen, enabling users to quickly access conversations within that list. This feature is under development and it will be available in a future update.
- WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that allows users to independently manage contact syncing for each account, making it easier to keep work and personal contacts separate in the future. Users will have the option to disable automatic syncing and instead manually sync specific contacts as needed, ensuring they are available across all linked devices. This feature was discovered with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.14 update and it will be available in the future.
- With the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.18.10.70 update, we shared the details about the username feature to allow users to hide their phone numbers when interacting with new contacts. Additionally, the Username PIN feature is in development, giving users the ability to control who can contact them through their username by requiring a secure PIN for first-time interactions. These features are scheduled for release in the future, and we believe it's the best news we announced this week:
- In our article covering the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.13 update, we announced the introduction of passkey support for encrypted backups in the future. This new feature will enhance security by allowing users to leverage biometric authentication, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, instead of relying on complex passwords.
- With the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.11 update, we discussed the details of the upcoming feature to quickly mark all chats as read. This addition to the overflow menu is set to enhance user experience by providing a convenient way to clear all unread messages with a single tap in the future.
- The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.18.18 update reveals a new feature that will introduce real-time voice interactions with Meta AI, allowing for hands-free communication. This feature is currently under development and it's scheduled for release in the future.
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