INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
WhatsApp tests revamped typing indicator on Android beta Source: WABetainfo2 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 2:24 PM IST
WhatsApp
is testing a redesigned typing indicator for both individual and group chats, as discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android
2.24.21.18 update, according to WABetainfo
This new feature aims to provide a more seamless experience by showing real-time typing updates directly within the chat interface.Revamped
typing indicator: What is new
The updated typing indicator now appears as a chat bubble within the conversation screen, allowing users to
see who is typing without being distracted by looking elsewhere
Currently, the typing indicator was located at the top of the screen, beneath the group name or chat title
The new version embeds this information into the chat interface itself, making it easier to follow conversations while maintaining focus on
The group member icon, along with a three-dot typing animation, will provide real-time feedback about who is typing or recording a message,
removing the need to glance at the top app bar
In group chats, when multiple people are typing, their profile icons will be displayed, clearly showing who is active, whereas previously
only the name of the person typing would appear.
This updated typing indicator is designed to make group conversations more intuitive,
particularly when multiple participants are typing or recording messages at the same time.Availability
The revamped typing indicator
feature is currently accessible to select beta testers who have downloaded the latest WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store
The feature is expected to roll out to a wider audience in the coming weeks.First Published: Oct 03 2024 | 2:24 PMIST
