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WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that will give users more control over storage management within individual chats. With beta version 2.25.34.5 for Android, the messenger introduces a revised deletion function that allows you to specifically remove messages or certain media types. The function is initially only available to selected testers, but will be rolled out more widely in the coming weeks.
The new option integrates directly into the chat info view and replaces the previous “Empty Chat” function. Users can now decide whether they want to delete all messages or only remove specific media such as images, videos, audio files, documents, stickers or GIFs. Before deleting, WhatsApp shows how much storage space will be freed up by the action. This transparency helps to specifically identify and remove large files.
Another detail concerns marked messages. When emptying a chat, WhatsApp now asks whether content saved as important should also be deleted. This additional query protects against accidental loss of relevant information. The new confirmation comes via a redesigned dialog box at the bottom of the screen that makes the selection more intuitive.
The function not only improves the overview, but also makes it easier to maintain the chat history. Especially in groups where media accumulates quickly, users can tidy up in a targeted manner without losing all of the content. For example, if you only want to remove voice messages or stickers, you can now do this without any detours.
With this innovation, WhatsApp also harmonizes the operation between Android and iOS. While the delete option was already found in the chat info on iPhones, it is now also available there for Android users. This ensures a more consistent user experience across different platforms.
The new feature is part of a series of improvements that WhatsApp aims to make managing storage space and chat content easier. In previous beta versions, the messenger had already introduced tools that allowed media to be sorted by size and deleted directly from the chat view. With the current update, this approach is being consistently further developed.
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