WhatsApp does not stop creating new functions and currently is developing 5 new features that are in beta phase. Each one offers very particular benefits to improve the experience of using the app among users.
The best thing is that they are being tested on WhatsApp for Android so, once they are ready, they will be released to the stable version of the application. Let's learn more details about these new features, what they offer and how to try them before everyone else.
WhatsApp news for Android that you should know
WhatsApp has launched a series of new features to the mobile version of Android so that users can use the app more easily. Over the last week, it has been testing several functions in its beta version and here we will tell you what each one of them is about. Let's see what they are and how to try them before the rest:
Swipe the screen with the navigation bar active
When we touch the navigation bar to perform a particular search, it changes its design and hides all the tabs at the bottom. This makes it impossible to access these sections and only use the functions when browsing.
The instant messaging app has developed a function that, Even if the navigation bar is active, we can move between these tabs located at the bottom. It should be noted that this WhatsApp redesign It is recently released in the latest version of the stable app.
Search bar redesign
In beta version 2.24.71 of WhatsApp for Android you can test a function where The search bar will be placed at the top of the chat list. In addition, it will have a design inspired by Material Design 3, the latest version of Google design.
Mention contacts in WhatsApp statuses
A total innovation of WhatsApp for Android is that now you can Mention your contacts in Status updates. It would be something similar to what we do on Instagram of mentioning accounts, but this time it will be done when updating the statuses. If you want to try this function you must download version 2.24.6.19.
Filter chats
WhatsApp for Android work in one new chat filtering tool, where you can select all messages, unread messages or group messages. To try this development you must have beta version 2.24.6.16 installed on your mobile.
Pin more than three chats on WhatsApp for Android
In the stable version of WhatsApp for Android you can pin up to three chats at the top. Now, if you have more friends or contacts that you want to see quickly, in beta version 2.24.615 you can pin more than three chats to the top of the conversations list.
These new features, after passing the beta phase, can be released to the stable version of the application. They will be the new updates that will accompany the existing ones such as the new emojis, the function of searches by date and new text formats. WhatsApp for Android continues to take more and more shape and will surely continue to grow. What do you think of these new features coming this year in the Meta messaging app?
