WhatsApp beta for Android announces pinned message preview feature
What's the story
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its latest update via the Google Play Beta Program. The update, labeled as version 2.24.11.12, brings a preview facility for pinned messages to some beta testers. This enhancement was initially announced during WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.27 update, aiming to boost user interaction within chats, and provide a more comprehensive view of pinned messages.
Feature details
Pinned message preview: A closer look
The pinned message preview facility allows users to view a thumbnail of the media content, directly within the pinned message preview. This includes photos, videos, or other media files. The feature enables users to quickly identify the content without navigating to the pinned message. The thumbnail is displayed in the pinned message preview area when any media message is pinned, enhancing navigation within conversations.
Availability
The new feature is now rolling out
The new pinned message preview feature is currently being rolled out, and will be available to more beta testers in the coming days. Users can test if this facility is already available for their account, by pinning any media message and observing if a thumbnail shows in the pinned message preview area. This update saves users time and effort compared to previous versions, where they had to manually choose the pinned message to view its content.