WhatsApp Reels Shortcut for Chats Rolling Out to Android Beta Testers
The feature lets users browse recently watched, saved and liked Instagram Reels and share them within WhatsApp chats without opening the media picker. The rollout is limited to beta testers on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.42.9 and requires linking WhatsApp accounts to Meta's Accounts Centre. A general release timeline has not been confirmed.
Key points
- New Reels shortcut in chat attachment menu for Android beta
- Browse and share recently watched, saved, or liked Reels directly
- Requires Accounts Centre linking; wider rollout timing unconfirmed
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