WhatsApp's latest beta version is expected to implement two features: advanced content-based search filters and the option to password-protect message backups

The Google Play Beta Program recently received beta Android 220117; according to WABetaInfo, this update catches up the Android beta to iOS 220302, with Advanced Search's useful features have already been released

Advanced Search allows users to sort WhatsApp message archives by content type to find what they are looking for Whether it's old links to recipes, killer memes, voice recordings, or video clips, this feature narrows the search based on file format

This feature is similar to Gmail's new "search tip," which adds content filters to text-based searches

Along with Advanced Search, Android users will soon be able to protect their data catalog with Protect Backup When attempting to perform a message backup, an option to add a password to encrypt future saves will appear

The password used to protect the backup will not be stored by Whatsaspp or Facebook, WhatsApp's parent company, meaning it is unlikely that your archives will be hacked However, if you want to see your backups again, you need to make sure you don't forget the password once you set it

It is not yet known when advanced search and backup protection will be available to WhatsApp Android users To try this beta, sign up to be a beta tester here

The beta may contain bugs, so if you rely on the chat app, it is worth waiting for the next official WhatsApp update