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Latest WhatsApp Beta News and Feature Updates

IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out the green dot for online contacts on iOS

The latest WhatsApp beta version from TestFlight introduces a small green dot to identify online contacts. The dot appears in the chat info screen when a contact is active and disappears the moment they leave the app. To respect privacy settings, WhatsApp only shows the green dot for contacts who share their online status.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing a new setup screen for Android tablets

WhatsApp is introducing a new interface where users can quickly choose whether to use their Android tablet as the primary device or link it as a secondary one. The feature makes it faster for users to switch their primary device directly from the setup screen. Users can still choose to link the tablet as a secondary device from the new interface.
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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out primary device support for iPad

WhatsApp is bringing the iPad app closer to the mobile experience with the latest update. For the first time, users can register their WhatsApp account directly on iPad, making it their primary device. Those users who prefer the companion mode can still use it exactly as before.
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IOS

WhatsApp is testing new navigation updates for the iOS interface

WhatsApp is working on new updates for the bottom navigation bar on iOS, and a Contacts tab now looks like the main step. Status updates already moved to the top of the chat list, and channels are on their way into the Chats tab too. After releasing these changes to everyone, WhatsApp can finally introduce a dedicated hub for online contacts.
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ANDROIDIOS

You can now reserve your WhatsApp username

WhatsApp is finally rolling out the feature to reserve a username on both Android and iOS. Once WhatsApp releases usernames to everyone, people will be able to message new people and businesses without sharing their phone number. You can reserve your username in just a few seconds from the app settings.
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