WhatsApp beta updates are known to advertise at many of the app’s features before they go live in the stable version. Now, the new WhatsApp feature seen in the latest Beta version of the app is a dedicated badge for users that could make it easier to figure out when referenced in group chairs . According to a report by WABetaInfo, a new reference batch will appear along with the pin message option in the latest beta, numbered v2.21.3.13.
“After several updates that addressed bug fixes and general improvements, WhatsApp has released the 2.21.3.13 beta update today. It seems to have nothing new, but today we can show you a preview of the feature they are working on in this build: the reference badge! The feature is very simple to explain: when you receive a reference in a group, a new badge is added in the group cell, ”the report states.
What does the badge feature mention?
WhatsApp reference badge feature lets users know when they have been tagged in a group chat. The feature should make it easier to identify when you are tagged in groups. This is useful when there are several groups as users will be able to see if they have been mentioned in many unread messages. Currently, under development, the feature may be rolled out in a future update.
WhatsApp has also added a new sticker pack in the beta update called Taters and tots, for Android users. Other recent additions of features include a WhatsApp Web-based face or fingerprint solution, which allows for more security when you log in to WhatsApp Web. Additionally, every time someone tries to login to your WhatsApp web account without providing the required credentials, you will be notified on your main device.