WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.7.1: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.7.1.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a blur tool for the drawing editor, for a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Blur tool |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on this feature for a future update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't see this feature. Why? | This feature is under development, so it's not possible to use the new drawing tools, but you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: polls and community tab |
BLUR TOOL
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.3.5 update, we explained that WhatsApp was working on a redesign for the drawing editor that includes two new pencils. We have also explained that WhatsApp is also planning to introduce a new blur option for a future update, but there was no evidence to show you in a screenshot. Today, thanks to the new WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.7.1 update, we can finally show what the blur tool is:
As you can see in this screenshot, the blur tool will be added when WhatsApp releases the redesign for the drawing editor and it can be used to remove sensible details of the image, for example, a phone number. This tool is already available on WhatsApp for iOS but, thanks to the redesign, WhatsApp is finally starting to delete the differences between Android and iOS by adding the same tool on WhatsApp beta for Android.
The new drawing editor that includes two new pencils and the blur tool is under development and it will be released at a later date, probably soon.
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