WhatsApp is continuously working to bring new features and UI improvements to the applications. In a recent development, WhatsApp released version 2.23.13.6 Beta through Google Play Store, which brings Enhanced Media Picker UI featuring numbered thumbnails.
As spotted by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.13.6 update introduces Enhanced Media Picker UI with numbered thumbnails. This is a significant improvement in the usability and visibility of the media picker user interface.
As part of this change, WhatsApp will allow users to easily track the order of selected media items. Currently, the availability is limited to some Beta testers on the Android platform. We expect the feature will go live with future Stable build of WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Media Picker UI: Old Vs Enhanced
The difference is clearly shown in the screenshot attached below. With the latest update, the media picker now assigns a number to each selected item, which is displayed on its thumbnail. This numbering system corresponds to the order in which the media items are selected
Previously, when users selected media to send, a simple checkmark was displayed to indicate the selection. While this served its purpose, it often became complicated to keep track of the order of the media the user selected, particularly when a lot of items were selected.
