WhatsApp for Android lets you share complete sticker packs easily
WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update with version 2.24.25.2, which allows users to share entire sticker packs with friends and groups. This new option makes it much easier to send stickers without needing to send each one individually.
Currently, WhatsApp’s stable version only lets users send stickers one at a time, which is slow if you want to share a lot. Now, the app makes it much easier to send an entire pack at once, improving how users share their favorite stickers with others.
Users of WhatsApp Beta can now share complete sticker packs with just a few taps. To do this, open the sticker picker in a chat, tap the three-dot menu next to a sticker pack, and select the Share option.
For WhatsApp’s official sticker packs, sharing will send a link to the recipient, who can then download the pack directly from the sticker store. For third-party sticker packs (custom stickers), users can send the stickers directly in the chat, without needing to visit the store.
This update is useful for those who want to share large collections of stickers quickly. Instead of picking and sending each sticker individually, you can now share the whole pack at once, making the process faster and more fun.
The new sticker pack sharing feature is available to limited beta testers and WhatsApp plans to roll it out to more users in the coming weeks. If you’re a beta tester, you can try it by updating to WhatsApp version 2.24.25.2 through the Google Play Store.
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WhatsApp is testing a new feature with the latest beta update version 2.24.26.9, which will allow users to translate chat messages and channel updates. This feature is currently under development and will be available for beta users soon.
The new translation feature will let users automatically translate all incoming messages or choose to translate specific messages individually. This will help users better understand messages written in different languages to make it easier to communicate with people from around the world.
Notably, the message translations will happen directly on your device, without sending any data to third-party services. This means WhatsApp can maintain its end-to-end encryption to ensure privacy.
The translation feature will also work offline. For that, users can download language packs in advance to allow them to translate messages even when they don’t have an internet connection.
Through this feature, WhatsApp plans to make the translation process quick and simple. But you can’t use WhatsApp fucntions without the internet like sending or receiving messages, watching status, and more. Still, you will soon be able to translate received messages offline.
However, keep in mind that the translations might not always be perfect, as they will be processed offline and may have occasional errors. Stay tuned for more updates.
WhatsApp bringing one-tap quick reply feature for voice messages
WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update with version 2.24.26.6 for Android users via the Google Play Beta Program. This update makes it easier to reply to voice messages with just a tap to save time and improve the chat experience.
The new feature adds a quick reply button for voice messages. When you listen to a voice note, you’ll see a button that allows you to immediately record and send your reply.
It means you no longer need to swipe or tap the “reply” option as you did before. With just one tap, you can respond directly to keep the conversation flowing smoothly.
This new quick voice reply feature is similar to a feature WhatsApp introduced earlier for video messages. Users could reply to video messages with a simple tap, without any extra steps.
Now, with this new update, WhatsApp is adding the same feature for voice messages. It makes replying to voice messages quicker and easier than ever.
The quick reply feature is currently available to limited users who are testing the WhatsApp Beta program with the latest version. It is being rolled out gradually, so more people will be able to try it over the next few weeks. If you’re a beta tester, you can update your app through the Google Play Store to access this new feature.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature for group chats in its latest beta update. Identified via version 2.24.25.30 available through the Google Play Beta Program, the WhatsApp beta update adds an online counter feature.
The new online counter appears at the top of group chats to show how many people in the group have WhatsApp open and are online. This replaces the old feature that showed a summary of who was typing or recording a message.
Now, you can quickly see how many members are active in the group at any moment. This feature helps you to understand when it might be a good time to send a message or start a conversation.
Notably, the online counter only includes members who haven’t turned off their online status option in their privacy settings. If a user has hidden their online status, they won’t be counted, which ensures their privacy.
This feature can be especially useful in busy groups, as it lets you know when most people are online. Currently, the online counter is available to some beta testers, and it will gradually be rolled out to more users in the coming weeks.
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