WhatsApp Android beta is testing a new reply bar for images and videos – Neowin

Aditya Tiwari Neowin @TheLazyAvenger · Sep 30, 2023 16:14 EDT Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is figuring out new ways people can use to respond when they receive media in their conversations. WABetaInfo reports that the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android 2.23.20.20 comes with a new reply bar. The feature is currently available to some beta testers and lets users quickly reply to images, videos, and GIFs in the messaging app. As of now, users running the stable version of WhatsApp can respond to texts and media by swiping right on the message. As per the screenshot shared by the website, the reply bar shows up at the bottom of the screen when you open an image, video, or GIF in a WhatsApp conversation. It saves an extra tap as you don’t need to go back to the chat screen to type your response. WABetaInfo notes that the reply bar is compatible with WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.20.20. However, the feature might be available to some users running the previous 2.23.20.18 beta update. Apart from that, WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.20.1.70 is also rolling out. The latest beta update brings AI stickers to some beta testers, allowing iOS
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