WhatsApp Status function will soon allow tagging contacts
WhatsApp is preparing a new feature that focuses on user privacy and interaction. The upcoming feature allows users to privately mention or tag contacts within their status updates, ensuring that only the mentioned individuals receive notifications.
The private status tagging feature is currently under development and spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta update (v2.24.11.15) available through the Google Play Beta Program.
According to information via WABetaInfo, WhatsApp users will be able to mention specific contacts in their status updates. It also introduces a new notification interface that alerts users when they are mentioned, without revealing these mentions to anyone else viewing the status.
The addition of this feature is expected to improve how users share information via status updates. The privacy aspect is particularly noteworthy as the feature assures users that their mentions are confidential and not displayed publicly within the status screen.
The feature is set to be released in a future update, and further details will be provided as they become available. Previously, this feature was announced with WhatsApp Beta for Android v2.24.9.16.
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WhatsApp is simplifying the process of transferring chat history from one phone to another through a new feature. The fresh beta (2.24.13.6) update of WhatsApp introduces a new way for a seamless transfer of conversations from an old phone to a new one, without the need for Google Drive backups.
With Beta 2.23.9.19, WhatsApp brought a QR code-based system that allows users to move their chat history directly between Android devices. The beta new update suggests the possibility of extending this feature to allow cross-platform chat history transfers, potentially including iOS devices.
Presently, WhatsApp supports chat history transfers between iOS and Android, but it’s limited to newer Android versions and requires a physical cable. The new update aims to eliminate these restrictions to offer a universal solution for all users. This new feature would be a significant improvement over the current chat transferring method.
The details of how this new universal transfer feature will work are not yet clear, as it is still under development. Through this, WhatsApp aims to provide a more user-friendly and universally applicable migration solution.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for community group chats with the latest beta (2.24.13.4) update. The recent community media feature of WhatsApp aims to make it easier for users to find and manage shared content.
The new feature will provide a dedicated section to view all media shared within their community groups, including photos, videos, and GIFs, as well as documents and links.
Moreover, the recent media feature of WhatsApp will list the shared items and display the size of each file, helping users manage their phone storage better. This is mainly useful for identifying and removing large files that may be consuming excessive space.
This update is still in the development phase and will be released in a future version of WhatsApp. The feature is expected to improve the community group chat experience by updating and organizing shared media.
WhatsApp is releasing a new beta update with version 2.24.13.3, which brings a new feature that allows users to pin their most important channels to the top of their channel list.
The new feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers. It makes it easier for users to keep track of their top two preferred channels.
Previously, users had to scroll through all their channels to find the ones they visited usually. The new pinning feature of WhatsApp simplifies this by letting users select up to two channels to pin at the top of their list. This feature is saving time and improving overall app navigation.
To pin a channel, users simply choose the channel and use the pin option in the app’s top bar. Once pinned, the channel will remain at the top of the list for easy access.
Moreover, the update also includes the ability to perform actions on multiple channels at once, such as muting or marking them as read. The new feature is expected to be rolled out to more beta testers soon.
