WhatsApp for Android Testing New Payment Shortcut, Desktop Users Get Beta Programme
WhatsApp for Android Testing New Payment Shortcut, Desktop Users Get Beta Programme
WhatsApp is reportedly testing the new payment shortcut with select Indian users.
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WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.17 is said to carry the new payment shortcut for some users
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 users on WhatsApp for Desktop to test unannounced features designed for Windows and macOS. WhatsApp for iPhone is also seen to be developing a redesigned contact info screen that is initially available for beta users and limited to business accounts. Additionally, WhatsApp is found to be working on expanding multi-device support to iPad and Android tablet users.
As reported by WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.17 has introduced a new payment shortcut that is available on the chat bar to let users 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 users at this moment and is said to be rolling out to beta testers. This means that the button isn't available to users in Brazil, though the payments service has been available to Brazilian users for some time. The button is also not yet available to all users in India.
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