WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.21.7: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.21.7.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on supporting the do not disturb API for missed calls, for a future update of the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Do not disturb API – Missed calls |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing this feature for a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development so it is not ready to be released to beta testers but you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.21.6: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing a version of the companion mode that makes it possible to link an Android tablet to an existing WhatsApp account! |
DO NOT DISTURB API
In June, we posted news about a new feature released to some iOS beta testers: the ability to detect when the do not disturb mode was enabled. When a call is missed and the do not disturb mode is enabled on iOS, the reason why the call was missed is highlighted within the conversation and the call history section. This feature was not available on WhatsApp beta for Android but thanks to the latest beta update, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on bringing the same feature to a future update of the Android app!
As you can see in this screenshot, when a call is missed and do not disturb is enabled, this event is automatically added to the conversation and soon within the call history screen as well. In reality, this event is already visible within the conversation when a call is missed but the "while on Do Not Disturb" part is new. Note that this information is only visible on your side so the recipient doesn't know that you missed the call because the do not disturb mode was enabled on your device.
Unfortunately, this is another feature under development so it is not ready. In this case, you need to wait for a future update in order to use it. As always, we will let you know when the feature is ready to be released to beta testers in the future.
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