Version 2.24.23.9 brings new features that promise to improve clarity and facilitate communication between users, automatically applying styles such as underline and bold to highlight links, mentions in groups and phone numbers.
This update makes it easier to identify important information in messages and helps users interact more easily with numbers and links.
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Automatic replacement for links
One of the highlights of this update is the automatic formatting of links. Starting chinese overseas australia database with this version, WhatsApp automatically underlines any link sent or received.
This makes it easier to identify links within messages, as the underline stands out visually, ensuring that the user can quickly distinguish links from other text.
The change aims to optimize the direct navigation experience for links, speeding up access to websites, pages and information shared in conversations.
Another new feature on WhatsApp is automatic bolding for mentions in groups. This feature is a direct response to the desire to improve the visibility of messages that mention other users, especially in group chats, where the volume of messages is high.
By using bold to highlight these mentions, WhatsApp makes it easier to find specific messages, increasing organization and engagement in conversations.
Clickable phone numbers with special formatting
One of the most innovative changes in this update is the special formatting for phone numbers. Now, numbers sent in messages not only appear in bold, but also get a blue underline, similar to links on the web.
This feature allows phone numbers to be identified as “clickable,” indicating that the user can initiate a call or conversation directly by tapping the number.
Many users are unaware of this functionality, and the formatting makes it easier to use, encouraging immediate interaction with shared contacts.
Availability and expectations for public launch
These new features are initially being tested in WhatsApp's beta program, but should be available to the general public soon.
The automatic formatting feature, which aims to make using the application more intuitive and functional, promises to optimize communication and interaction between users.
To try out the new feature, interested users can sign up for the WhatsApp beta program for Android, available on the Play Store.