In the ever-evolving realm of mobile applications, users often find themselves bothered by the constant stream of updates across various platforms. Seeking to address this concern, WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature designed to provide users with more control.
As part of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.13 update on the Google Play Store, the Meta-owned platform introduces a functionality that allows users to manage their WhatsApp updates directly from the app settings.
This fresh option, currently available to select beta testers, empowers users to efficiently handle updates within the app. Users now have the choice to either enable automatic updates over WiFi whenever a new version is released or opt to receive alerts when a new version is ready for download.
Notably, this update management feature is exclusive to devices that come preinstalled with Meta App Manager, such as certain OxygenOS devices. Consequently, users on different operating systems or devices lacking the Meta App Manager may not have access to this specific feature within the app settings.
It’s important to highlight that manually installing the program won’t grant access to this update management feature for devices without Meta App Manager preinstalled.
While users already have the option to set apps for automatic updates via the Google Play Store, this new feature offers additional flexibility. Specifically, it caters to OxygenOS beta testers and users of various device models, providing them with control over whether they want to receive update notifications.
