O WhatsApp is trying a new format of sending links in a conversation. According to the WABetaInfo portal, in the Beta 23.5.78 version for iOS, the messenger made available a preview thumbnail of the page referring to the sent link, either in groups or privately.
Thus, even before the user clicks on the email address, it will be possible to verify what it is about. The feature was even created to prevent people from falling into scams, since application the number of frauds through the sharing of unknown links is growing.
In addition, the new tool will help users not to waste time, being able to select with the preview if the content is relevant or not for that moment. However, it is important to note that the improvement is being gradually released to the beta public.
More power for the admin
In practice, the messenger is preparing a tool that will give administrators more autonomy, including with regard to including or excluding participants. The news was discovered by the portal WABetaInfo.
In short, the individual responsible for administering the group will be able to approve the entry of new members whenever there is a request. That way, the user will not have access to the conversations before being accepted by the administrator.
However, for this to occur, administrators must enable the option. Thus, when the configuration is enabled, the person responsible for group will have more input and output control.
Unknown caller mute function
O site WABetaInfo also discovered in the newest version of WhatsApp Beta a feature that will allow you to mute calls from unknown numbers. The new tool will bring several advantages, such as reducing interruptions and not being bothered by spam calls.
The launch comes with the implementation of Communities, since some users are complaining about being approached by unknown numbers that are part of the community. Thus, the functionality provides for the reduction of nuisances.
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According to the portal, the new feature will be on the settings section. Thus, to use it, you will need to activate it. With the tool already enabled, unwanted calls will only be listed in the calls and notification center.
However, it is important to note that the new functionality to silence unknown numbers is still under development and has not been made available to beta users. Therefore, if no serious problems are found, it will be released for testing.
Feature to edit sent messages
O WhatsApp is testing a feature expected by many users. Shortly, it will be possible to edit messages already sent on the messaging platform. However, the functionality is still under development in the beta version of the messenger for iOS.
According to website information WABetaInfo, after sending the message, the user will have up to 15 minutes to correct any errors or add some information. However, for this to happen, it will be necessary for the application be in its latest version. The feature is being tested on an iOS version.
In addition, it is possible that there will be a new update that will allow you to edit media subtitles, whether photos or videos. However, no there is no official prediction of when the functionality will arrive in the final version. Likewise, it is unknown if it will be exclusive to iOS or if it will also be implemented on Android.
