The beta version of WhatsApp has introduced new features and has been spotted on Google Play, according to a report from WABetaInfo. The update carries the build number 2.23.24.16. A notable addition announced in this release is the capability to search messages by the exact date they were sent. To use this feature, users should tap the search bar within a chat and activate the calendar-with-magnifying-glass icon. A calendar interface then appears, allowing selection of any date. After selecting the desired date, WhatsApp automatically scrolls to show messages exchanged on that specific day.
Experts from WABetaInfo emphasize that this date-based search can be particularly valuable when users need to locate information received on a particular day. In their view, the feature streamlines the process of finding older messages in lengthy conversations and helps save time for people who rely on precise day-by-day references in their chats.
The publication also notes that the ability to search messages by date initially appeared in WhatsApp’s iOS and web versions. With this Android update, users on Google Play can now access the same functionality on their mobile devices, bringing parity across platforms and making cross-device lookups more convenient.
Looking ahead, WABetaInfo indicates that a newer feature—an additional call—may arrive in the public Android version with one of the forthcoming updates. This hint suggests ongoing work to expand the app’s capabilities beyond the current date-based search, potentially enhancing how users manage and retrieve communication within chats.
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