WHATSAPP users are becoming aware of a quick and easy trick that gives them access to the app’s latest features before anyone else.
Signing up to become a WhatsApp beta tester is all that’s required.
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WhatsApp is continually updating its app with new features.
But before the new tools reach the masses, they’re rolled out to a small percentage of their userbase, called “beta testers”They test-drive and provide feedback to the product before it is released to the public.
For example, take the beta users of WhatsApp who were the first ones to use the voice note pause function back in March. This was months before it was made available to all.
This feature is now available to most users. It allows you to resume the recording before sending it to the recipient.
More recently, we’ve seen the discovery of another voice note-related function in beta testing, which, if released, will allow users to add support for voice notes to the app’s status update.
This phase is crucial for any app update. It allows developers to test new features without affecting too many users.
These secret features can be accessed by anyone who is willing to become a beta tester.
How to become a Beta tester
It’s easy to become a beta tester for WhatsApp Beta. The good news is that anyone can join WhatsApp Beta and get the latest updates on their phones. As long as you’re an Android user, that is.
Open a web browser on Android and go to www.beta-test.com play.google.com/apps/testing/com.whatsapp.
Tap the button to go to the WhatsApp Beta App Testing Page. “BECOME A TESTER” button and you’ll be made part of the WhatsApp Beta tester community. It’s as simple as that.
From then on, you’ll receivee beta updates of WhatsApp on your Android device.
You were given Beta testing privileges? Just go to Play Store and search for WhatsApp, and if you are a beta user you’ll see WhatsApp Messenger (Beta) as your first result.
Although it’s worth noting that the Beta testing programme might sometimes be listed as “full”, meaning Whatsapp already has all the Beta testers it needs to try out it’s new features.
Still, it’s worth trying again at a later date if this is the case as beta tester numbers do tend to fluctuate.
You can also try connecting from your desktop browser rather than your smartphone. This is sometimes a workaround.
You can also leave the program if you are a Beta tester and want to continue using Whatsapp regularly.
Just head to WhatsApp Messenger Beta page on the Google Play Store. Scroll down to the Beta Program section, and then tap “Leave WhatsApp Beta on Android” and you’ll be reverted back to the standard app.
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