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  • WhatsApp is testing a new button for users who enjoy sharing Status updates.

    WhatsApp is testing a new button for users who enjoy sharing Status updates.

    A recent WhatsApp test update was released via the Google Play Beta Program. The latest version, 2.24.20.9, introduces a feature that could benefit users who enjoy customizing their contacts’ statuses in the app. This new feature is currently being tested and may be included in upcoming updates of the messaging platform.

    WhatsApp now enables users to reference a status in their chats.

    The beta version 2.24.20.3 of WhatsApp introduced the feature to mention contacts in status updates, enabling users to directly involve specific contacts in their updates through notifications.

    WhatsApp now offers the option to redirect status updates in version 2.24.20.9, which can be accessed through the Google Play Beta Program on the Google Play Store.

    Novo recurso permite reenvio de status do WhatsApp
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    WhatsApp is looking into introducing a new button for resending status updates where users are mentioned in a future update. The current button, available to some beta testers, is a simple icon next to the caption bar, which might not be clear to all users. The upcoming redesigned button will be larger, feature both an icon and text, and be placed above the caption bar to make its function more apparent to users.

  • YouTube is concealing the “Skip” button in order to display additional ads.

    YouTube is concealing the “Skip” button in order to display additional ads.

    If you don’t subscribe to YouTube Premium at the monthly cost of R$ 24.90, you will likely have to endure multiple ads while watching videos on the platform. Previously, the ‘Skip’ button provided relief by allowing users to bypass ads and watch videos more quickly. However, YouTube recently made a slight adjustment, making it somewhat more challenging to locate the skip button.

    YouTube modifies the ‘Skip’ button on its platform.

    Previously, a timer displayed at the bottom right corner showed the time left until the skip option became available. Now, a yellow line moves across the bottom of the video, adjusting its speed based on the ad’s length. If the ad is lengthy, the yellow line progresses rapidly until the skip button is shown. In cases where skipping is not possible, the yellow line represents the entire ad duration.

    nova barra de anúncio do YouTube, imagem: YouTube/reprodução
    Imagem: TomasHa73/UnPlash

    Some Reddit users have reported that YouTube is experimenting with black overlays to conceal the skip button, making it harder to ignore ads. This tactic is part of a larger series of tests the platform is conducting to determine the most effective way to increase ad viewing time.

    YouTube has not issued an official statement regarding these adjustments. However, these slight modifications are intended to boost ad revenue, which totaled $31.51 billion in 2023, marking an almost 8% increase from the previous year. Even small changes can have a significant financial effect.