WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.8.0.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 22.8.0.73. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.22.8.73.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing new drawing tools to some people on WhatsApp beta for iOS!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New Drawing Tools |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Availability? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.8.0.73 is marked as compatible update. |
| I've the same version but I don't see the new drawing editor, why? | WhatsApp is rolling out this feature to some beta testers. More activations are planned at a later date after installing a future update. |
| Thanks: | mateusmarquezini for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is working on a new version of message reactions! |
NEW DRAWING TOOLS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.3.5 update, we explained that WhatsApp is planning to introduce three new drawing tools: two new pencils and a blur tool. The blur tool was already available on WhatsApp for iOS, so what's new is the interface of the drawing editor when using these new drawing tools. WhatsApp is now rolling out the changes to some beta testers that install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for iOS, in particular, the WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.8.0.73 update:
As you can see in this screenshot, the blur tool will be removed from the usual position (the color bar) and it is available at the bottom of the screen with two new pencils. This new interface for the drawing editor is available to some beta testers and more activations are planned at a later date. This is also coming on WhatsApp beta for Android to some people and a new changelog will be available when more users will receive the feature.
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