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title: "WhatsApp is introducing a new reply feature: This is what it is:"  
description: "WhatsApp is introducing a new reply bar feature for images, videos, and GIFs, currently available for Android beta testers."  
author: "Saumya Mishra"  
published: 2023-10-01  
updated: 2023-10-02  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3370/whatsapp-is-introducing-a-new-reply-feature-this-is-what-it-is  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["whatsapp", "technology"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# WhatsApp is introducing a new reply feature: This is what it is:

[WhatsApp](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1793/how-to-turn-off-auto-download-media-in-whatsapp) is introducing a new reply bar [feature for images](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158252/how-do-you-implement-a-lazy-loading-feature-for-images-using-jquery), videos, and GIFs, currently available for Android beta testers. Users need to install updated version 2.23.20.20 to access the feature, as reported by WABetaInfo.

WhatsApp has introduced a new reply bar for Android users who install the latest beta. This feature allows users to quickly respond to specific media within a chat without dismissing the current screen, ensuring the flow of conversation and maintaining the context of shared content. The new feature is also available when opening images, videos, and GIFs within the media screen in the chat info section, [enhancing](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86037/exploring-spotify-s-voice-translation-feature-enhancing-podcast-accessibility) the [user experience](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12731/the-importance-of-feedback-to-the-user-experience) by avoiding unnecessary interruptions. To [check if](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/12878/how-to-check-if-an-asp-dot-net-file-upload-control-has-a-file-in-jquery) the reply bar is available, open any image, video, or GIF.

**On October 24, WhatsApp will stop supporting 18 devices.**

WhatsApp will discontinue [services](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13111/distinctions-of-iiot-services-how-its-helps-brands) for select Android and iPhone devices [starting](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/12024/things-you-need-to-know-when-starting-your-own-business) October 24, 2023. The move is part of the [platform](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13080/wikipedia-the-most-powerful-advertising-platform-of-the-digital-age)'s commitment to keeping up with [technological advancements](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85451/explore-latest-technological-advancements-in-the-digital-economy). Users will be notified and reminded to upgrade their devices to continue using WhatsApp. WhatsApp will also regularly update its page to list the latest Android version, ensuring that the platform supports the latest versions.

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