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Last week, I posted an article about the WeChat update version 8.0.8, which caused a huge stir on the iOS platform. However, android users feel a little regret as they are unable to enjoy these useful features.
Recently, the Android version of WeChat followed up with the 8.0.9 beta and directly skipped the 8.0.8 version, does this mean that they will become guinea pigs for Apple users?
At the same time, the Windows version of WeChat has also been updated to the 3.3.5 beta version, and WeChat seems to be constantly iterating and improving to make the user experience better.
But I found that in the past few days, WeChat has quietly added some new features that are very practical and will make users' lives more convenient.
First, let's take a look at one of the most compelling new features:
One-click courier function
Express logistics has become very convenient, but filling in the shipping address is still a headache for many people. It is really very annoying to open the courier company's App or mini program, and then enter the long and annoying address and phone number, and double-check it countless times.
WeChat's new features solve this problem and don't require an app update, which can be used by both Apple and Android users.
WeChat officials said that sending express delivery actually only needs one sentence. Now, we only need to long press the address information in the chat interface, and we can use "Search and Search" to ship. In addition, now long press the courier tracking number, and then click "Search", you can also query the real-time logistics information of the express. If you send "#查快递" on any chat interface, you can directly enter the "WeChat Express Service" mini program to query all couriers under the bound mobile phone number in real time, and WeChat will also push the logistics information of these couriers in real time. This means that in the future, we will never have to open another shopping app to check one delivery!
Moreover, in this small program, we can also quickly query the information of the waybill by scanning the barcode on the express. This feature is really so useful!
"Wait for the sky to clear" new status
Recently, Henan has been hit by widespread extreme rainfall, which has worried the people of the whole country. WeChat has also put on a new status for this: "Wait for the sky to be clear". This new status was very popular when it first launched, but now I don't know how many people will still notice it.
Android 8.0.9 closed beta update
Recently, Android WeChat has also followed up with version 8.0.9, although similar to the iOS version, but unfortunately, this time the Android closed beta version does not have the synchronization group message folding function, I hope they solve this problem as soon as possible.
New message notifications
In the Android WeChat 8.0.9 closed beta version, like the iOS version, the settings of message prompt tone and incoming call ringtone are provided. Message tones have seven sounds to choose from, while incoming ringtones can be changed freely, default ringtones, and even set exclusive ringtones for friends. This update expands on the original prompt sound, adding more options than just the default "triple tone" for iOS.
Call adjustment
Previously, a WeChat call would pop up the entire screen, but now it appears at the top of the screen in the form of a small pop-up.
Tapping to answer will enter full-screen mode, but if you hang up, the small window will disappear directly. This little card has always been present in game mode, but may not mean much in the general interface. However, the current version 8.0.9 of WeChat still has no option to hang up or answer the call card under the game interface, which may not be very friendly to poor-performing phone models. On Android, the experience through a small window is barely feasible, but on iOS it is a bit tricky. So, if you care about the calling experience, maybe you should consider buying an iPhone.
"Followed group members" alerts
In the past, if you found a group annoying, you could only turn on the message do not disturb mode.
But now, you have more options, when you turn on message do not disturb, the "Followed group members" option will pop up, you can selectively follow group members, and in the future, this group will only prompt messages from these "followed group members". However, this feature can only focus on up to four group members, which is a bit confusing.
Login management optimization
Unlike in the past, WeChat can now log in to PC, tablet and mobile phone at the same time, and can manage other login devices in real time on the mobile phone. This is a good improvement and increases the flexibility of the user. HOWEVER, I ALSO FOUND A BUG WHEN USING THIS FEATURE, SOMETIMES AFTER LOGGING IN TO THE TABLET AND PC AT THE SAME TIME, ONE OF THE DEVICES WILL STILL BE KICKED OFFLINE.
Hope WeChat can fix this problem as soon as possible.
Windows 3.3.5 closed beta update
In addition to the mobile terminal, the desktop WeChat also released a closed beta version, which mainly optimized the experience of the chat window. Admins can now @ everyone with one click, which is one
Very useful features, especially for group management, this will be one of the most efficient ways to send notifications. Although the mobile version of WeChat has long launched this feature, the desktop version has not followed up and has finally filled this gap.
This beta update also optimizes the arrangement of emoji expressions, making them larger and clearer.
However, I noticed that the previous "snickering" emoji was missing, which made some users regret.
Overall, this WeChat update is very useful, and WeChat is constantly adding new features. In the past, someone once said, "WeChat is not done well, can only let mobile phone manufacturers help Zhang Xiaolong wipe his ass", but now WeChat is trying to make its App better!
However, there is one more thing to remind the WeChat team that is the problem of excessive memory usage. Hopefully, they can fix this bug as soon as possible to ensure that users can enjoy a smoother experience.