WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.2: what’s new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.7.2.
What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to swipe between tabs!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Tab swiping |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.2 is marked as a compatible update, but some beta testers may experiment with the same feature with the previous updates. |
| 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 users over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | Kingcyrious, Hamada, and flakoflow_25, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.1: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a search bar feature for the chats list interface! |
TAB SWIPING
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.10 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out the ability to swipe between tabs. With this enhancement, users gained the usual intuitive way to navigate between chats, calls, updates, and communities tabs, which improved accessibility to those sections. While this feature was already announced, WhatsApp decided to remove it in subsequent updates due to possible concerns about its compliance with Material Design 3 Guidelines. However, it appears that WhatsApp is now considering to restore it again, as discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.2 update from the Google Play Store.
As you can see in this video, it is possible to swipe between tabs again after installing the most recent WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.3 update. Initially removed with the introduction of the bottom navigation bar, it’s now making a second comeback, likely in response to user feedback. In addition, it appears that some users who have installed the latest stable update from the Google Play Store can experiment with the bottom navigation bar and the ability to swipe between tabs as well.
We believe that reintroducing the ability to swipe between tabs for the second time confirms their intention to prioritize user feedback and experience over strict adherence to design guidelines. Swiping gestures are often natural and intuitive for many users, as they mimic the physical action of flipping through pages, making it easier for users to navigate between different sections of the app. In our opinion, this decision underscores their commitment to continuously improving the app based on user preferences and behavior, even if it means revisiting features that were previously removed due to certain design considerations.
The feature to swipe between tabs is available to some users that 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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