WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.18.16: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.18.16.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a themed app icon to all beta testers on Android 13 today!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Themed app icon |
| Status? | Enabled |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.18.16 is marked as compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have the new icon. Why? | This icon shows up when you enable themed icons on Android 13. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is releasing the ability to view status updates on Windows beta |
THEMED APP ICON
Android 13 offers a lot of features to developers and WhatsApp is now working on bringing support for themed app icons. What's a themed app icon? Thanks to this feature, Android adapts the icon of the app to the current wallpaper or theme. In fact, in order to support this feature, WhatsApp is now adding a monochromatic app icon visible to all beta users on Android 13:
As you can see in this screenshot, the icon looks different when the themed icon option is enabled within system settings on Android 13: in this case, the WhatsApp icon on Android 13 is finally tinted to completely inherit the coloring of the wallpaper or the chosen theme.
The fact that WhatsApp is supporting an Android 13 API is surely very appreciated but we hope to see more system features supported by WhatsApp in a future update, for example, chat bubbles on Android 11 and newer versions.
The themed app icon is available to all beta testers that are using Android 13 and are on the latest update of the app.
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