With 2 billion monthly active users, there is no doubt WhatsApp is still in the process of evolving and adding features that improve users’ experience. The app is rolling out three updates: an easier method to create groups, enhanced post previews for posts and links, and a more fun polling experience. Whatever you need to know about these upcoming changes:
WhatsApp is consolidating the process of creating groups and communities in the ‘Chats’ tab to make it easier.
We require users to go to a different tab to create a community. This new feature makes this much easier since the ‘+’ button in the ‘Chats’ tab floats, and you can directly create a group from there.
- A banner saying so is being seen by beta testers on WhatsApp for Android version 2.25.1.11, and reports are hitting the web.
- This reduces the steps to get a new community or group chat.
Adding favicons to message bubbles so you know which link belongs to which chat is a quality-of-life improvement from WhatsApp.
- Links also include the website’s logo for a more obvious destination preview.
- These’ favicons match the company’s branding, making it easy for people to trust and see you are real.
- This feature is available on Beta version 2.25.1.13 for Android users.
This update makes it easy for users to see where their links will take them, thus preventing a common occurrence when clicking links to open them clicking on a fake or malicious website without even realizing it.
Most of these WhatsApp polls are becoming more interesting, and people now support the ability to attach images to poll options.
- Poll creators can now choose the text options and attach images.
- Initially offered as a WhatsApp Channels exclusive, the feature will soon be available in group chats and individual conversations.
- First to try this feature are beta users on version 2.25.1.17.
Right now, all three features (streamlined group creation, improved link previews, and visually beautiful polls) are in beta testing. They expect to roll out the global stable update of WhatsApp with improved functionality and a robust core.
