WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.19.7: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.19.7.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a new camera shortcut, for a future update of the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Camera shortcut |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on this shortcut for a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this shortcut. Why? | This feature is under development so it is not ready to be released to beta testers, but you can read this article to discover how it works. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.18.0.73: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing a new header within the list of your archived chats! |
CAMERA SHORTCUT
Some days ago, the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.19.3 update has been released and it brings news for certain beta testers: the ability to create communities. When this feature is enabled, it automatically replaces the camera tab with the communities tab so people have a new dedicated place where to find all their communities and the ones they previously joined. But... where is the camera tab? WhatsApp is studying a solution to restore it:
As you can see in this screenshot, WhatsApp is not really removing the camera tab but the company is planning to introduce it again by adding a new shortcut next to the search button in a future update of the app. As usual, the camera will immediately show up when people use this shortcut.
This is only one of the changes related to WhatsApp Communities that are coming in a future update for more people, and there will be another story when we have details about the release of the shortcut.
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