WhatsApp to introduce new camera shortcut in upcoming update

In an exciting future update, WhatsApp is set to roll out a camera shortcut to the gallery sheet, enabling users to share any moment with their friends without missing out.

While the new feature will be rolled out in an upcoming update, it's currently available to some beta testers in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.24.23 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, WABetaInfo reported.

The new feature introduces a new entry point to open the camera directly within the gallery sheet. 

In an update introduced earlier, WhatsApp rolled out a feature to open the photo and video gallery from the chat bar, replacing the previous camera entry point.

This made it easier for users to access their gallery content without navigating through multiple steps. 

However, some users might prefer the previous shortcut, which opened the camera directly. They may find the new gallery shortcut less convenient, as it adds an extra step to open the camera, which was previously a one-tap process.

For users who only have the gallery shortcut available in the chat bar, WhatsApp is now adding a camera entry point directly to the gallery sheet, partially bringing back the convenience that was reduced when the gallery shortcut replaced the direct camera option. 

It is important to note that the new camera shortcut within the gallery sheet may not be accessible to users who still have the camera shortcut in the chat bar. 

This is a deliberate decision by WhatsApp to avoid redundancy and keep the interface clean.

The new feature is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.