WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.9: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.14.9.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out an event feature for group chats to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Group chat events |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.9 is marked as a compatible update, but this is a wider release so many other people can now experiment with this feature. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some users, and it is rolling out to more people over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | Rubiokarim, Sniper, and UnluckyTester, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.8: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a bug with sharing videos! |
GROUP CHAT EVENTS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.9.20 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out an event feature for community group chats. Through this enhancement, community members can create and manage activities directly within their group chats, enhancing the organization of events like online meetings or social gatherings. This feature was limited to communities, but it appears that WhatsApp is now considering extending this feature to regular group chats as well to further improve collaboration and coordination. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.9 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is widely rolling out an event feature for group chats!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is releasing the ability to create events even in regular group chats not associated with any community. With this feature, users can input event details such as a name, description, date, optional location, and specify whether a voice or video call is needed. Once created, members within the group chat can view and accept event invitations, while the creator retains the ability to update event details as necessary. It's important to note that events are always securely end-to-end encrypted. This means that only participants in the conversation have access to event details and communications, ensuring privacy and confidentiality for all group members. It's worth noting that, since this is a wider release, even people on the stable release can now experiment with events in their regular group chats.
Looking forward, WhatsApp is actively exploring additional enhancements for group chats, scheduled for release in a future update. Recent developments suggest a commitment to improving user experience, with features such as event reminders and the ability to set cover photos. These advancements aim to improve event management and enhance visual identification within group chats, offering users greater flexibility and clarity when organizing or participating in activities.
An event feature for group chats is available to some users 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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