WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is reportedly in the process of developing a search feature for its Updates tab. This new feature will enable users to search for status updates, followed channels, and verified channels without having to navigate to the channel directoryAccording to a report from WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.23.20.16) available on the Google Play Store has unveiled this upcoming search feature for the Updates tabA screenshot shared by WABetaInfo showcases Meta’s plan to incorporate a search button in the top app bar. This addition will facilitate the search for status updates and verified channels directly from the Updates tab, streamlining the user experience

This development addresses a common concern among users who found it challenging to search for specific status updates after the introduction of the new Updates tab. The inclusion of a search option in this tab is seen as a positive response to user feedbackFurthermore, this feature will also extend to searching for followed channels This proves to be particularly handy for users who follow numerous channels, making it more convenient to locate a specific oneIn addition to this, WhatsApp is also working on a feature that allows users to control the automatic removal of channel media from their devices. This channels feature not only facilitates the sending of images but also enables channel owners to share links and media like photos

 

 

In the upcoming update, WhatsApp is also expected to provide users with four duration options for their status updates: 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, and 2 weeks. This will give users more flexibility in how long they want their status to be available WhatsApp recently introduced its Channels feature gl The Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp is reportedly working on a search feature for the Updates tab. This feature will make it possible to search for status updates, followed channels, and other verified channels without the need to open the channel directoryThanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.20.16 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is now working on a search feature for the Updates tab,” WABetaInfo reported.

The screenshot shared by WABetaInfo revealed that the Meta-owned app has plans to introduce a search button within the top app bar. This feature allows searching for status updates and verified channels without opening the channel directoryThe report suggested that it enhances the overall user experience with channels, making it significantly more convenient to search for and access the content users are interested in. The introduction of this feature is necessary as many users have complained about the new Updates tabAt the moment, it is very complicated to search for a status update shared by a specific contact, as the search functionality was removed with the new tab. Finally, it seems that WhatsApp is listening to user feedback, and the search option will also be added to the new Updates tab,” the report mentioned

However, it will also allow users to search for followed channels, which proves to be a very useful feature, especially when users follow many channels, making it easier to find a specific channel. The search feature for the Updates tab is under development and it will be available in a future update of the appMeanwhile, the meta-owned app is also working on a feature to control the automatic removal of channel media from your device. The channels feature not only allows users to send images but also enables channel owners to send links to information, as well as media such as photos and videosWe learned that WhatsApp is currently developing a search tool

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