WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.4: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.3.4.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a bug with the chat bar and the emoji keyboard, and it's available to everyone!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.2 update, we announced that a welcome screen feature for the dedicated tab focused on AI-powered chatbots was under development. This new welcome screen is designed to help users understand the functionality and purpose of the tab, providing an easy entry point for exploring the diverse AI chatbots available on the platform in the future. Although the welcome screen is still being refined, WhatsApp aims to deliver a user-friendly interface that will enhance the chatbot experience once fully launched. Meanwhile, an issue appears to have disrupted the user experience with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.2 update from the Google Play Store, affecting a large number of beta testers.

With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.2 update, several beta testers experienced significant issues while trying to use the chat feature smoothly. Specifically, when users opened the emoji keyboard, the chat bar was incorrectly placed underneath the emoji picker, making it complicated to transition quickly between these two elements. This bug caused frustration, as users could not easily return to typing in the chat after using the emoji keyboard. Some users discovered that dismissing the emoji picker through a gesture would temporarily restore the chat bar, but this workaround was far from ideal, as it disrupted the flow of conversation. This issue caused interruptions in communication, affecting the overall chat experience. Fortunately, the latest update restores the correct functionality, ensuring that the chat bar always appears in the proper position, allowing for a seamless and fluid experience when switching between the emoji keyboard and the chat bar.

It's important to note that since beta versions are test versions of the application, encountering issues is to be expected, even though WhatsApp works to minimize them. Beta testers should expect bugs, crashes, and other glitches as part of the testing process. For this reason, it is always recommended to back up chat history before installing a new beta update, as unexpected critical issues could even lead to data loss or disruption of normal functionality. By backing up chat history, users can easily downgrade to a previous version of the app without losing their conversations, ensuring they don't lose valuable data in case the beta version causes significant problems.

Attempts to fix the issue by restarting the device or force-stopping the app were unsuccessful. A new bug fix update was necessary to resolve the problem, as announced on our X profile. Since some users have auto-updates enabled, they may have received this version automatically, caused interruptions in communication. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.4 update from the Google Play Store, it is clear that this update is specifically designed to address the issue. This means that affected users can now enjoy a fluid experience when switching between the emoji keyboard and the chat bar.

The fix is rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.3.4 update from the Google Play Store. Please, make sure to install this build in order to use a version of WhatsApp without experiencing the bug.

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