WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.8.8: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.8.8.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is finally introducing new emojis from the latest Unicode!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New Emojis |
| Status? | Enabled |
| Availability? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.8.8 is marked as compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have new emojis. Why? | New emojis are available to beta testers that install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.8.8 update. |
| Previous news? | The new voice note player is now available to more beta testers on WhatsApp beta for Android! |
NEW EMOJIS
After releasing new emojis on iOS 15.4, WhatsApp is now introducing the same emojis from the latest Unicode on the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.8.8 update!
As you can see in this screenshot, we have sent all the new emojis from the latest Unicode in a message. They are all there but there is more: some emojis also support skin tone combination as well.
These emojis are available for all beta testers that install the latest update of WhatsApp beta for Android, and the recipient needs to install the same update in order to view them. If you are not a beta tester and you would like to send new emojis, you can consider downloading the APK of WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.8.8 from APKMirror when it is available. Note that you need to wait for a major stable update on the Play Store to leave the beta.
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