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Download: Latest WhatsApp beta update improves end-to-end encrypted backups

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WhatsApp’s yet another development just comes up to the light when it submitted a new update through the Google Play Beta Program. Identified via version number: 2.21.12.14, this new version reminds us that the company is rapidly working to improve account security features.

According to WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo, the Facebook-owned company is still working to develop “End-to-end backups”. However, this feature is still under development, it will be released very soon with the upcoming WhatsApp updates.

For a long time, WhatsApp is continuously working on this functionality, but it looks like it’s bringing more improvements ahead of public rollout as it’s a privacy feature. With this latest release, it’s clear that the encryption key can only contain numeric digits and lowercase letters between ‘a’ and ‘f’ (screenshot below).

As per the report, this new end-to-end encrypted backups feature will protect user’s backups from unauthorized access while on Google Drive. At the same time, it enables you to protect the backed-up file with a password that won’t be shared with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, or Apple.

Just to remind you, WhatsApp bringing the new end-to-end encrypted backups function to select Android beta testers. After the verification of this tool, the company will not take too much time to deliver it to the public via the stable channel. Stay tuned to get further development on this matter!

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WhatsApp adds quick camera shortcut to gallery sheet

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WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update for Android users, which brings a camera shortcut directly to the gallery sheet to make it easier to access the camera while sending photos or videos. The fresh beta update arrives with version 2.24.24.23, available through the Google Play Beta Program.

Previously, WhatsApp improved the way users send photo and video albums. With that, users can select multiple photos and videos at once, and add captions to entire albums to make it simpler to share media with context.

The new update is adding even more improvements. The camera shortcut, which used to be in the chat bar, is now available directly inside the gallery sheet. It saves time and makes it easier to capture something new without navigating through multiple steps.

WhatsApp Quick Camera shortcut

Now, when you’re selecting photos or videos to send, you can quickly switch to the camera without leaving the gallery. This new change might feel like an extra step for some users who were used to accessing the camera with a single tap from the chat bar. However, the update aims to combine both the camera and gallery functions into one place.

Notably, not all users will see this new camera shortcut. If you still have the camera shortcut in the chat bar, you won’t see the one in the gallery sheet. This is to avoid clutter and make the app more organized.

This feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers, and it will be rolled out to more users in the coming days or weeks.

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WhatsApp adds animated confetti emoji reactions for New Year

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WhatsApp is bringing a fun new feature to its app just in time for New Year celebrations. The latest update for WhatsApp beta users arrives with version 2.24.24.17, which introduces animated confetti reactions for certain emojis.

At the moment, the animated confetti emoji reactions are available to some WhatsApp beta testers on Android. It will likely be rolled out to everyone in the coming week with the stable update, obviously, ahead of the new year.

The fresh beta update adds a playful twist to your reactions. When you use the Party Popper, Partying Face, or Confetti Ball emojis to react to a message, colorful confetti will burst out of the emoji to create a lively and celebratory animation.

The confetti animation is powered by Lottie, a framework that helps create smooth and high-quality animations. This ensures the effects don’t slow down the app or use too much memory to make it run smoothly without affecting performance.

The new feature is perfect for marking moments of joy or sharing the excitement of the holiday season. If you’re a beta tester, you can try it out by reacting to a message with one of the festive emojis and watching the confetti burst to life.

WhatsApp introduces camera and gallery shortcuts in chat bar

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WhatsApp introduces camera and gallery shortcuts in chat bar

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WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for beta testers with version 2.24.24.16, which brings new shortcuts to the chat interface. This update introduces a gallery shortcut to make it easier to share photos and videos from your phone directly within chats.

WhatsApp recently replaced the camera shortcut in the chat bar with a gallery button for beta users. While this change allowed users to quickly share stored photos and videos, many users missed the camera shortcut, which gave them fast access to the camera for capturing moments on the spot.

Based on feedback, WhatsApp has decided to bring back both shortcuts in the chat bar. Now, users will see two buttons in the chat interface – one for quickly taking a photo or video using the camera and another for browsing and sharing photos or videos from their gallery.

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These two shortcuts for the chat interface of WhatsApp make it quicker to share photos or capture new ones, without having to navigate through extra menus.

This feature is still in beta, so it’s available to only some testers right now. The feature will gradually be rolled out to more users in the coming weeks

WhatsApp is collecting feedback to see if the new dual shortcut setup improves the experience or if it feels cluttered. If you are testing beta on WhatsApp, install the latest version now.

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