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By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 23 August 2021 17:18 IST

WhatsApp for Android Testing New Payment Shortcut, Desktop s Get Beta Programme

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WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.17 is said to carry the new payment shortcut for some s

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WhatsApp for Android is reportedly getting a new payment shortcut
WhatsApp is testing a redesigned info screen for iPhone s
WhatsApp for Desktop s have received a beta programme

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WhatsApp for Android appears to be getting a payment shortcut on the chat bar. The new feature is initially available for beta testers in India. Separately, WhatsApp has launched a beta programme for s on WhatsApp for Desktop to test unannounced features designed for Windows and macOS. WhatsApp for iPhone is also seen to be developing a redesigned info screen that is initially available for beta s and limited to business s. Additionally, WhatsApp is found to be working on expanding multi-device to iPad and Android tablet s.

As WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.17 has introduced a new payment shortcut that is available on the chat bar to let s quickly send payments. This is available in addition to the existing Payment option that is located in the chat action sheet.

The payment shortcut on the chat bar appears to be provided in the middle of the Camera and Attachments button. It is also notably limited to Indian s at this moment and is said to be rolling out to beta testers. This means that the button isn't available to s in Brazil, though the payments service has been available to Brazilian s for some time. The button is also not yet available to all s in India.

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WhatsApp for Android s on its recent beta version is said to have received the new payment shortcut
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WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp is developing a similar payment shortcut for s on iPhone, and some s are reportedly able to see the shortcut next to Camera and Mic buttons.

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In addition to the new payment shortcut, WhatsApp has launched a beta programme specifically to s on WhatsApp for Desktop. WABetaInfo reports that under the new programme, the Facebook-owned company has released WhatsApp beta versions for both Windows and macOS devices to let s test features. Each beta version, however, needs to be installed manually from the WhatsApp site.

Alongside testing features, WhatsApp s on the beta version can give to the company if they face any issues on a developing feature. It can be done by going to WhatsApp Desktop Settings > Us.

WABetaInfo has also WhatsApp for iPhone. This redeg is expected to be a part of WhatsApp for iPhone beta 2.21.170.12 specifically for business s. It moves the existing Message, Audio, and Forward buttons from the top bar to just below the name and phone number of the — similar to how you see the message and call options on the regular s list on the iPhone.

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WhatsApp is found to be testing a new info screen for iPhone s
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Separately, WhatsApp is seen to have WhatsApp for iPad app will be available to enable the new experience. Android tablet s are also expected to receive multi-device .

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Android tablets are also planned to multi-device on WhatsApp for Android!

It's under development and it will be released in a future update. Follow me to discover more 💚 pic.twitter.com/rND4xQfBDj
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) August 20, 2021

Official details about the expanded multi-device are yet to be announced. Nevertheless, WABetaInfo reports that it is currently under development and will be released in a future update.

WhatsApp started rolling out multi-device in July. In its current phase, the experience is, however, limited to beta testing and is meant for s on the Web, macOS, Windows, and Portal devices.

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