WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2210.1: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for the desktop client through the official beta channel, bringing the version up to 2.2210.1.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out settings to manage reaction notifications to certain beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Reaction notifications |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2210.1 is marked as compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I cannot react to messages, why? | WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to choose if you want to receive notifications for reactions, but reactions are not available yet. |
| Thanks: | Mateusmarquezini for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.7.11: what’s new? WhatsApp is finally rolling out the global voice note player! |
REACTION NOTIFICATIONS
In the article about the WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2147.11 update, we talked about new settings to manage reaction notifications. Today, after the release of the new WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2210.1 update, WhatsApp is finally releasing these settings to certain beta testers!
If you visit WhatsApp Settings > Notifications, you may find a new setting that allows configuring reaction notifications. This option is disabled by default, so you can decide to turn off all reaction notifications if you don't like to be notified when someone reacts to your messages in a future update.
WhatsApp has already enabled settings to manage reaction notifications in the WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.6.0.72 and WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.6.10 updates. Since the company has enabled reaction notifications for the web/desktop client, it may be another sign that WhatsApp is planning to release the ability to react to messages very soon, so be sure to frequently visit our website to discover when message reactions are finally out!
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