The company has been testing many new changes for the Channels these days. Whether it is regarding interface or new tools to enhance user interaction.

Now WhatsApp is bringing a new search tab that will ease finding topics or interesting subjects in Channels. The feature is spotted in the Android 2.24.23.6 version and is rolling out via the Google Play Beta Program for limited Android testers.

Inputs reveal that the company will implement a search tab in the overflow menu on the Channels. As soon as users click on the three-dots menu in the upper right corner, they will see a “Search” option.

WhatsApp Beta shows a new search tab for Channels (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Tapping on the option will ask you to enter the keyword and show all the updates tagged or having the specific term. The feature makes it easier to find particular information without scrolling through the entire channel history.

Search feature for Channels is still in the testing track. However, the company will soon release it for general consumers via a stable update.

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Spotted in the WhatsApp Android beta 2.24.22.2 version, the company is rolling out a new grey ring for status updates. The latest build is available to some beta testers via the Google Play Beta Program and will soon reach more app users.

Earlier, the company brought a green ring around a contact’s profile to in the chats tab. This ring used to alert individuals regarding new status updates. Tapping on the circle immediately opens the status without going from one section to another.

However, this ring disappears once the user views the status. WhatsApp has improved this user interaction to a greater extent. As of now, users will see a grey ring after seeing the status. The color change indicates that you have seen the status.

WhatsApp eases status updates visibility in chat tabs with new grey ring (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Unlike the previous version, the grey ring will allow users to view the status again anytime, whenever they want. Thus, it’s now more convenient to re-check a status without moving to the Status section. Just tap on the grey ring, and it’s done!

The new feature is still in the beta stage. However, the company won’t take much time to introduce it to more users. Make sure to keep the app up-to-date for new enhancements.

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RuiPlaysDigital mentions that the Huawei Mate 70 series will likely launch as a dual-frame lineup. It will adapt to both a single and double framework for efficiency.

Here, the single framework refers to the self-developed HarmonyOS NEXT apps whereas, the double framework is for Android. It means Huawei may launch an Android-compatible version of the Mate 70 series handsets in the time ahead.

Android-compatible version means that Mate 70 smartphones will be able to run Android applications. At the same time, it will bring HarmonyOS NEXT apps to Chinese consumers to meet their daily requirements with faster and smoother services.

If true, Huawei Mate 70 models will be able to support both HarmonyOS NEXT and Android app versions. This will ultimately enhance the user experience.

Some netizens even see this as a huge relief point as those who don’t want to jump on a new upgrade can continue to choose the old system. Things aren’t clear hence, we have to wait for the official announcement on this subject.

Huawei Mate 70 rumored to come in HarmonyOS NEXT and Android app support versions (Image Credits: Weibo)

This input further hints that Huawei could unveil the Mate 70 series in the global markets. Last year, the company didn’t launch the Mate 60 models on the overseas platform. However this time, worldwide users may get the chance to explore Mate 70.

Perhaps this could have been a reason behind the Mate 70 series launch delay. Earlier reports claimed that Huawei is optimizing the software part for the Mate 70 models. As a result, the launch may delay from September to November this year.

Apart from the compatibility, the tipster mentioned that the Huawei Mate 70 series may launch in mid to late November. The accuracy of the current leak is still in question. Thus, let’s take this information with a grain of salt for the moment.

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Spotted in the WhatsApp Android beta 2.24.21.22 version, the company has released the notification activity feature to limited users. One can check the current update or explore new features and tools in advance via the Google Play Beta Program.

The company has been testing several alert-based features for status updates and other sections of the app. Such alerts are sent automatically to users for an un-viewed status. Now the app is enhancing the notification to a greater extent with the new beta.

Inputs reveal a new option that manages the notification activity for group chats. It will enable users to select whether they want to receive alerts for all group messages or only relevant (important) ones. The activity section shows two options:

• All: All group messages
• Relevant to me: @mentions, replies, and other messages you care about.

WhatsApp testing a new notification activity feature for group chats (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

The company may also introduce an option regarding the muted groups. One can adjust this setting at any time based on their preferences. Note that these options may work as per the group size. For instance, if notifications are on mute, the default selection will prioritize the relevant option.

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Spotted in the Android 2.24.20.24 version, WhatsApp is rolling out a new message draft feature. Note that this feature is only available to some beta testers at present.

The screenshot reveals that WhatsApp is introducing a small indicator in every chat that will show if any message is left unfinished. It’s a perfect tool for times when you often forget to send a text to a person due to being busy with any other work.

Enabling this feature will show a draft label in the chat, displaying some of the texts that you have typed but forgot to send. This label will remind you to send the incomplete message to the recipient as soon as you open the chat application.

WhatsApp tests a new message draft feature for chats list (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

The feature will further help users to keep track of conversations without leaving any incomplete messages behind. Also, it eliminates the need to open every chat to check the unsend message.

Message Draft feature is currently in the beta stage. Although the company will soon release it via a stable update. Keep checking the Google Play Store to install the new versions on time.

(Source – WABetaInfo)

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During the Huawei Connect 2024 event, Zhu Yonggang – the President of Huawei Mobile Cloud said the HarmonyOS ecosystem has completed the 17-year progress journey of others (Android and iOS) in 1 year. This is a big achievement for the firm.

The credit for this quick progress journey goes to 1000+ partners who have joined the HarmonyOS ecosystem. Some of these are Ant Group, China UnionPay, and iFlytek.

Android’s 17-year progress journey refers to its success rate in the operating system market. Both Android and iOS are considered the top smartphone OS(s). They are full of ultimate features, new customizations, smart tools, and AI capabilities.

Yet, these operating systems took 17 years (iOS’s first version: 2007 and Android’s first version: 2008) to reach their current status and achieve high success rates.

But HarmonyOS achieved new heights unexpectedly. Zhu says that it would have been impossible to begin HarmonyOS development again from scratch. Hence, the company opted to improve and upgrade its software with cutting-edge solutions.

As of now, HarmonyOS NEXT is much faster, smoother, and better than Android. It equips microkernel which is 3x more efficient than traditional Linux.

HarmonyOS achieved 17 years of Android’s progress in 1 year: Huawei (Image Credits: Huawei/Android)

At the same time, developers and partners have been a great support in the HarmonyOS ecosystem’s development. They have made progress super speedy, compared to other operating systems. 900+ million devices already run on HarmonyOS.

On the flip side, the number of registered developers in Huawei Developer Alliance is 6.75 million (a 10 times increase in 5 years). The company also takes good care of its developers. It has been investing 6 billion yuan every year to boost developer innovation.

“HarmonyOS does not compete for profits, set limits, or stop. It insists on investing more than 6 billion yuan each year to support and encourage its developers to innovate.”

HarmonyOS has already outperformed iOS in Q1 2024 in China. With new features and upgraded capabilities, HarmonyOS seems ready to become the second-largest smartphone operating system in China.

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Found in the Android beta 2.24.20.12 version, WhatsApp is preparing a new chat theme feature with creative design options. This update is rolling out to limited testers through the Google Play beta program. Tap HERE to register as a beta user.

The company has been working on a new chat theme with new design changes for a long time. But now this capability will get interesting patterns for the chat screen.

Inputs reveal that WhatsApp designed 11 default chat themes including new styles and patterns. Some of these reflect gradient style while others have an abstract design. Users can even change the color of the chat bubble based on these themes.

Further details mentioned a brightness slider that lets you customize these new themes in light and dark shades. This will enable users to personalize a specific theme based on the dark mode. As a result, users will get a more soothing view in dim-light conditions.

WhatsApp Chat Theme feature to bring multiple design options (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

This amazing chat theme section will reside in the Settings section of the app. Note that being a default chat theme feature, a particular theme will be set for all chats.

Although WhatsApp could introduce an option to manually use a specific theme for a specific chat. To change a theme, simply swipe right or left during the selection. Unlike Instagram, these changes will only be visible to the one making them.

This will ensure a personalized experience without affecting other user’s experience in any case. The chat theme design feature is currently in testing but the company will soon bring it to the general users with a stable update.

[Source – WABetaInfo]

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On September 17, WhatsApp rolled out the 2.24.20.3 beta update with the “mention feature”. This addition to the app will enable users to tag their contacts on status updates, just like Instagram. It also maintains privacy and enhances app interaction.

Now the company is making this capability more useful with a reshare tab. Found in the Android beta 2.24.20.9 version update, WhatsApp will soon allow its users to reshare status updates in which they are mentioned.

Inputs reveal that users will see a new reshare button on the statuses in which they are tagged. Tapping on this button will reshare the particular content on their status.

WhatsApp testing a new ‘reshare’ feature for status updates (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Note that the reshare tab is quite simple and doesn’t have a description at present. It could be initially confusing for users when looking for the reshare button.

Although the company may bring a large and more recognizable button with both icon and text in the time ahead. It might show up above the caption bar in the status updates. The feature is in testing but will soon be available via a stable release.

[Source – WABetaInfo]

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Spotted in the Android beta 2.24.20.3 version, WhatsApp is rolling out a “Status Updates Mention” feature. From the name, this addition will make the app interaction more interesting. The feature is currently in the beta phase for some testers.

The company has been working on the ‘mention’ feature for a long while. It seems this capability is almost ready and could soon launch through a stable release.

As per the new beta update, users will see a new “@” sign on the caption bar while sharing photos or videos on the status updates. One can tap on this tool to mention their contacts before uploading their status updates, especially for a group picture.

There’s also a reshare button for the status updates receiver. They can add your status updates to their status and share it with their contacts, as per their preference. Again, the identity of the main user who has mentioned the contact remains private.

How the ‘mention feature’ will work?

• It will send a message to contacts saying that someone has mentioned them.
• Users can see the mentioned status.
• They can also choose if they want to reshare the status with their contacts.

WhatsApp will soon enable users to mention contacts in status updates (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Good news is that these mentions are private and other users won’t see whom you have mentioned in your status updates. No matter if the mentioned contact is absent from the viewers’ list, they will still receive the status update and can view them.

This feature is still running in the testing phase but beta testers can experience it through the Google Play Beta Program.

[Source – WABetaInfo]

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WhatsApp is rolling out the beta 2.24.19.32 version to Android app. The new update is only available to limited testers though the Google Play Beta Program activity.

The company has been working on a feature that might have enabled users to choose a Meta AI voice. Now WhatsApp is refining this segment with some new capabilities to enhance the app’s overall user experience.

Inputs reveal that WhatsApp is testing multiple voice options for Meta AI. The list counts three UK voices and two US voices at different pitches or tones. Users can pick the option as per their preference.

Note that you can choose these voice options to even match the regional accent or personal choice for better interaction with the Meta AI assistant.

WhatsApp to bring multiple voice options for Meta AI on Android (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Apart from these 5 options, users can also have fun with 4 familiar public figure voices. Although the identity of these voices is still unknown. We might know about this part as soon as the feature goes official.

With this addition, WhatsApp users will get a more interesting and simple interaction with the Meta AI chatbot. The feature is still in the testing stage. But the company will soon push it to general users.

[Source – WABetaInfo]

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