WhatsApp is rolling out skin tone combinations on Android
While we're waiting for a new bug fix update for WhatsApp beta for Android through the Google Play Store, that should address the crash on Android 12 (but it's already available as web release), WhatsApp is now releasing a new feature about emojis.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Skin Tone Combinations |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.24.11 is marked as compatible update. |
| I've installed the most recent update but I don't see this feature, why? | Since this feature has been rolled out to select beta testers, it may take some time to be enabled for your WhatsApp account. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp Messenger beta for iOS 2.21.240.17: what’s new? |
SKIN TONE COMBINATIONS
Finally, WhatsApp is now releasing the possibility to create different skin tone combinations for couple emojis. The feature has been previously spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.22.8 changelog, but it was under development. Today, WhatsApp is rolling out this option to select beta testers:
We have grouped all new possible combinations in this screenshot. As you can see, you can now select different skin combinations while picking couple emojis. The feature is available to select beta testers and more activations are planned very soon.
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