WhatsApp for Android and the desktop counterpart have recently been updated in their respective beta channels. Here is the news in progress for WhatsApp beta 2.21.22.17 for Android and WhatsApp beta 2.2143.3 for desktop.
New in WhatsApp beta 2.21.22.17 for Android
The WhatsApp beta update for Android 2.21.22.17 contains references to the Novi wallet aimed at ensuring a new, secure way to exchange money instantly with friends and family. The screenshot below shows the possibility to manage the Novi account directly from WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp is testing how to integrate Novi into the WhatsApp app starting with this update, but currently, it is just a simple implementation of the code from the Novi framework in WhatsApp and it is not yet possible to use the service because it is not available to the public. Being a payments feature, the release times are usually long due to the many regulations to be approved.
What’s new in WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2143.3
Using WhatsApp’s multi-device functionality, it is currently not possible to see your blocked chats or add new chats to the top. WhatsApp is finally releasing a new update that synchronizes blocked chats between connected devices and allows you to add new chats to the top that are also automatically pinned on the smartphone, even if the device is not online at the same time. WhatsApp is gradually releasing this new option for a select group of beta testers, however, it will extend availability for other beta testers in the coming weeks.