WhatsApp has rolled out a new update to its beta version for Android, version 2.24.20.28, bringing an enhanced tool to help users safely interact with web links shared in messages. This update, available via the Google Play Store, introduces a redesigned link search feature aimed at improving security, particularly for messages with suspicious or frequently forwarded links.
Feature details
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the new feature allows users to quickly search links on the web directly from within the app, providing more detailed information about the links they receive. When a link appears in a message, users can choose to search it on Google, ensuring that only the specific message containing the link is uploaded for the search.
The link search process is entirely user-controlled and does not occur unless the user chooses to initiate it. WhatsApp emphasises that this feature helps users avoid potentially malicious content while maintaining the privacy of their messages.
It is important to note that the updated link search feature is currently under development and will be fully available in a future update of the WhatsApp app. WhatsApp beta testers using version 2.24.20.28 can already experience an early version of this feature.
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