WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.7: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.26.7.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a banner to inform users about the upcoming changes related to the limited storage quota for backups on Google Drive, and it is available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.21 update, we announced that WhatsApp and Google had plans to stop offering unlimited storage quota for WhatsApp backups. This decision will definitely mark a significant shift in the storage landscape for WhatsApp users, as until then, Google Drive had been the go-to platform for backing up the chat history. While WhatsApp users can still currently back up their chat history on Google Drive without incurring additional charges, as the changes are planned to be introduced in the next months, WhatsApp is now rolling out a new in-app banner to inform users about these upcoming modifications.

With the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.26.7 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, a new in-app banner may be visible within the backup screen, informing some beta testers that backups will start using their Google storage in the upcoming months. The in-app banner serves as a proactive measure to ensure that WhatsApp users are well-informed and prepared for the impending adjustments to the storage policy. As shown in the attached screenshot, this notification delivers a clear and concise message regarding the upcoming cessation of unlimited storage quota for backups on Google Drive. To ensure a smooth transition, we advise optimizing your data storage. This includes reviewing and cleaning up backups, adjusting auto-download settings, deleting old and useless archived chats, removing unnecessary media, and enabling disappearing messages.

These upcoming changes were previously announced by WhatsApp and Google, signifying a pivotal shift in the way WhatsApp backups will use Google storage. The decision to discontinue the unlimited storage quota for WhatsApp backups underscores the necessity for users to adapt to evolving storage policies. Users can continue to back up their chat history at no extra cost as long as they have available storage within the 15GB free cloud storage included with their Google Account or any additional purchased storage, such as through Google One. If they reach the storage limit, they must delete unnecessary data or subscribe to Google One, starting at $1.99/month for 100GB. However, it's important to note that Google previously clarified that Workspace subscribers through work or school won't be affected by storage quotas at this time.

A new banner to inform users about the upcoming changes related to the limited storage quota for backups on Google Drive is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming days.

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