WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.3: what’s new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.13.3.
What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to pin up to two channels, and it’s available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Pin up to 2 channels |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.3 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I’ve installed this update but I don’t have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | Akan, Dark Crystal, Technical MJ TV, and Radu Oncescu, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.11.85: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a favorite chats and groups feature! |
PIN UP TO 2 CHANNELS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.3 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to pin channels. Through this enhancement, WhatsApp aims to empower users with greater control over their channel interactions, allowing them to pin channels to facilitate access to important or frequently accessed content. It appears that WhatsApp is finally testing this feature with the public, as some users in the beta program can now experience the new channel pinning option. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.13.3 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to pin up to two channels!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature to pin up to two channels to the top of the channels list. To pin a channel, users have to select the channel they want to pin to the top. Finally, it’s possible to select the pin action within the top app bar. After pinning a channel, users will notice that it remains fixed at the top of their channels list, ensuring easy access whenever they open the updates tab. It’s worth noting that it is also possible to select multiple channels at once for bulk actions, such as muting, marking them as read, or pinning.
Before the introduction of channel pinning feature, users often had to scroll through their list of channels to find the ones they frequently accessed. This process could be time-consuming, especially for users who follow numerous channels. By pinning their most favorite channels to the top of the list, users can finally access them with ease. This efficiency not only saves time but also enhances user satisfaction by improving the navigation experience within the app. We believe that this also helps users stay always more informed and engaged with their preferred channels, as they are more likely to notice and engage with the latest updates.
A feature to pin up to two channels is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming days.
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