WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.8.8: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.21.8.8.
What's new in this update? Discover all details below!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Redesigned Mention Badge |
| Status? | Enabled |
| Compatibility? | It's recommended to install the 2.21.8.8 beta update. Previous versions might get the feature as well. |
| I've the same version but I don't see this news, why? | WhatsApp is rolling out the feature, but it might take a while before appearing. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.8.7: what’s new? Disappearing Messages linked to "Edit Group Info" |
REDESIGNED MENTION BANDGE
WhatsApp is enabling now, for more users, the possibility to view a mention badge when you receive a mention in a message from a specific group. Some people were already able to see a mention badge, but today WhatsApp is expanding the test to more users.
This badge has been also redesigned now, and you can see the new icon below:
BUG FIXES
In the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.8.6, a lot of users were experiencing an issue with push notifications. A weird string appeared as message preview:
WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.8.6 might experience some issues when presenting notifications: a random string might appear sometimes, when receiving notifications for voice messages, stickers and media. pic.twitter.com/XL5rqYiogm
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 10, 2021
WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.8.8 finally brings a fix.
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