Android is a much better place for tablets now, as Google put a lot of work into bringing tablet optimizations to the operating system. Other companies are following suit and updating their apps for tablets. WhatsApp is doing this, and the company is testing a side-by-side view for your WhatsApp chats.
WhatsApp has a thriving beta testing community, and these testers frequently get to try out new features early. Aside from the feature mentioned in this article, WhatsApp is also working on letting people edit their contacts within the app. This will eliminate the need to exit the app just to edit their WhatsApp contacts.
WhatsApp is working on a new side-by-side view for chats
This is a feature that can come in handy for people who use WhatsApp on their tablets. Using a tablet to run an app designed for phones can be frustrating at times. The interface can be stretched out and just look sloppy. Also, the functionality can be impacted. This is why WhatsApp is working on this feature.
It was discovered in the latest version of the WhatsApp beta (Android 2.23.9.20). The beta program for the app is currently closed, so you’ll need to wait for it to hit the public to use it. If you have this version, you’ll see a new option in the settings menu. It’ll give you the option to toggle the side-by-side feature on and off.
When you enable the side-by-side view, you see your chat split into two columns. One side will show you your current chat conversation, and the other column will show you all of your conversations. This will give you the option to quickly switch between your chat conversations on the fly without having to exit your current one.
This feature will come in handy for people who periodically jump between multiple conversations. They’ll be able to manage their conversations and see new messages all on one screen. At this point, there’s no word on when this feature will hit the public. You’ll just need to stay tuned.
2023-05-02 15:12:01