WhatsApp Tests Do Not Disturb on iOS, New Android Location Stickers: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a brand new function with its newest WhatsApp beta for iOS that’s designed to detect when the Do Not Disturb mode is enabled on iOS. It is anticipated to assist Apple customers determine the rationale for lacking a name. This function purportedly utilises a brand new iOS 15 API. Furthermore, it’s also stated to be engaged on bringing redesigned location stickers to Android with the WhatsApp beta model 2.22.13.16. The new location stickers are stated to be accessible to a restricted variety of beta customers in the intervening time.

As per a report by WhatsApp beta trackers WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned communication platform is testing assist for a brand new iOS 15 API. If an Apple person misses a name as a result of their notifications have been turned off because of the Do Not Disturb mode, WhatsApp would now present a brand new label within the name historical past indicating that the decision was ‘Silenced by Do Not Disturb’. Reportedly, this info is saved regionally and isn’t shared with WhatsApp. This function is claimed to be at present accessible for iOS 15 customers on TestFlight and is anticipated to quickly make its option to the App Store.

In associated information, WhatsApp is reportedly bringing redesigned location stickers to WhatsApp for Android with the beta model 2.22.13.16. The drawing editor is claimed to now function three designs for the placement sticker. Users supposedly can change the designs by merely tapping the sticker. This function has been reportedly made accessible to a restricted variety of Android beta customers on the above-mentioned model, and for some customers with beta model 2.22.13.14. It may very well be made accessible to a wider userbase within the coming weeks. If you’re a WhatsApp for Android beta person, you may examine for this function by heading to the drawing editor, deciding on a photograph and going to content material stickers.