New! WhatsApp channel media viewer rolling out to beta users

This new feature lets you browse media and links directly within WhatsApp Channels via a dedicated media section.

Good news for WhatsApp channel users! The popular messaging platform, owned by Meta, is taking a significant step to improve the user experience. They are reportedly rolling out a dedicated media gallery feature specifically for WhatsApp Channels. This exciting development, currently being tested with beta users, promises a much more efficient way to view and access shared videos, pictures, and all-important links.

According to the ever-vigilant insiders at WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, version 2.25.13.2, is integrating this much-anticipated media library for channel content. This is a truly essential and long-awaited addition. Many users have expressed frustration with the cumbersome process of endlessly scrolling through channel updates to find specific media, be it cherished photos, informative videos, crucial links, or even shared documents. This could be particularly time-consuming and challenging in active channels with a large volume of shared data, making the retrieval of specific information a real headache. Kudos to WhatsApp for recognizing this pain point and moving in the right direction to provide a smoother browsing experience for all types of shared content – photos, videos, and links.

New WhatsApp channel media browser for beta users. Image: WABetaInfo

Following a standard and intuitive design approach, this new media feature will be conveniently located within the channel info screen. As the initial reports suggest, there will be dedicated sections for "Media" and "Links." Interestingly, there might be a separate section or integration for documents in future updates, as the current beta version seems to focus on visual media and web links. It's crucial to remember that this feature is still in active development, and user feedback will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping its final form and features.

While the official release date for this handy feature remains under wraps, the fact that it's now available to beta users suggests that a wider rollout could be just around the corner, possibly in the coming weeks. It's also worth noting WhatsApp's recent trend of introducing multiple features simultaneously to the general public - the introduction of a dozens feature at a time. So, while we eagerly await the arrival of the channel media viewer, there might be other exciting updates on the horizon as well.

Stay tuned! As soon as WhatsApp officially announces the public launch of this fantastic feature, we'll be sure to keep you informed.