New improvements for WhatsApp on Android; muting incoming calls from unknown numbers & a bottom navigation bar.
WhatsApp is rolling out a range of new features for Android devices, including the ability to mute calls from unknown numbers and a bottom navigation bar. While some features are currently available only to beta testers, others have already been rolled out worldwide. These include the ability to create single-vote polls, receive notifications when people vote on polls, forward media with available captions, and add captions to documents when sharing.
One of the most anticipated features is the ability to mute calls from unknown numbers. WhatsApp first reported this feature back in March, and now it has been introduced to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.7 update. With this new feature, beta testers can now put unknown callers on silent mode via a toggle switch in the Settings > Privacy menu. This allows users to mute calls from potentially spam phone numbers, while the calls will still appear in the Calls log and notifications tab. The feature is available by downloading the latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.7 from the Google Play Store.
WhatsApp has also redesigned the user interface for Android devices with a bottom navigation bar. This change allows Android users to quickly switch between different tabs within the app. The revamped user interface is available to a limited group of beta testers, but it is expected to become available to a wider audience in the near future. This feature is expected to improve the overall user experience of the app.
WhatsApp has also updated its polls feature. With the single-vote polls feature, users will not be able to change their answers once they have submitted their vote. Additionally, users can now search for polls in chats using filters and opt to receive notifications when others vote on a poll. According to a blog post from Meta, these updates will make it more convenient for users to gather data and make decisions.
WhatsApp has introduced new features that allow users to forward media with available captions and add captions to documents when sharing. Users can now add captions to documents such as newspaper articles or working documents before sharing them. These updates are being rolled out globally and will be available to all users in the coming weeks. With these enhancements, WhatsApp aims to improve the user experience by making it easier to share and provide context for media and documents.
