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WhatsApp Tests Android Chat Preview
WhatsApp tests contextual chat preview on Android for message preview without opening.
In brief
WhatsApp tests contextual chat preview on Android for message preview without opening. WhatsApp is testing a contextual chat preview on Android that shows latest messages without opening the chat. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
WhatsApp's New Chat Preview Feature
WhatsApp is testing a contextual chat preview for Android users to see latest messages without opening the chat.
iOS Already Offers Preview
The iOS app allows users to see a chat preview by pressing and holding on it.
Android Beta Update
WhatsApp beta 2.26.44.11 shows contextual chat preview when users long press on a conversation.
Preview Shows Latest Messages
The preview displays the most recent messages in the chat without opening the conversation.
New Action Menu Options
Users can mark chats as read, pin, archive, or delete from the preview menu.
Read Without Marking as Read
Users can read new messages without updating their read receipts by using the preview.
Android Preview Differs from iOS
Android preview is scrollable while iOS shows a limited number of recent messages.
Here's the gist
WhatsApp is testing a contextual chat preview on Android that shows latest messages without opening the chat.
