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WhatsApp Beta New Side-by-Side Feature For Android [Version 2.23.9.20]
(CTN News) – According to WaBetaInfo, the side-by-side feature for Android tablets can now be controlled by users of the Meta-owned WhatsApp app.
Side-by-Side Feature
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Side-by-side feature |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.9.20 is marked as a compatible update, but some beta testers may be able to get the same feature after installing the previous 2.23.9.19 update. |
| I’ve installed this update but I don’t have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to even more users over the coming weeks. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.9.0.70: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing a voice message transcription feature! |
The new capability is currently being made available to some beta testers, said the app-tracking website, and will eventually be made available to more people.
Users will be able to transition between conversations with the help of the recently introduced feature without losing track of their ongoing chats.
By switching the option within WhatsApp Settings > Chats, users can enable or disable this feature. The user interface will be more in their hands.
Side-by-Side Feature Bothersome For Users
Some people prefer to use a full screen and do not wish to use this option. Particularly on smartphones with smaller screens, the side-by-side view divides the screen, creating a limited area for conversations.
WaBetaInfo said that some people merely prefer the conventional single-window view and may find the side-by-side view annoying or bothersome.
The most recent WhatsApp beta update must be installed in order to use this feature.
