When we think of the most downloaded fast communication application worldwide, suddenly you think of WhatsAppbut remember that there is not only an app for phones with iOS and Android operating systems, other additional versions were also created, the most used are: WhatsApp Desktop (program compatible on Windows and MacOS computers or laptops), and WhatsApp Web (available in all browsers), all four have a beta program that from Depor we will teach you how to obtain it in a matter of minutes.
Before we begin, we will answer the following question: “What is a WhatsApp beta program?” It is a version where the developers of the Meta company test the new tools that they will implement in their different instant messaging services.
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The betas are not only used to add functions, they are also very useful to make changes to the design (main interface) of the application. This is usually updated almost every day, so the users called “beta tester” will be able to issue positive or negative comments after having used the options that have not yet reached the stable platform.
So you can download the WhatsApp betas for iOS, Android, Desktop and Web
on android
- First, go to the Google Play Store.
- Now, in the search bar type the name of the application “WhatsApp”.
- Access the app and scroll down.
- Here you will see the option to become a beta tester. If you can’t find it then enter the following link.
- Accept the conditions and you will have to wait a bit for you to start downloading WhatsApp Beta.
on iOS
- The first thing you should do is download TestFlight on the App Store.
- After having installed it, open this link to apply for a position in WhatsApp Beta for iPhone
- You will be referred back to TestFlight.
- Click on “Accept” to get the position and WhatsApp beta will start the installation on your phone.
- It should be noted that on iPhone the participants of the WhatsApp test program are a little more limited.
WhatsApp Desktop
- It is necessary to clarify that the link that we will provide below was obtained from the official page of WhatsApp.
- It is not recommended to download the betas through external or unknown pages.
- To download and install WhatsApp Desktop on Windows click here.
- It will install automatically, so just open the file and scan the QR code to link your account.
WhatsApp Web
- On your computer or laptop access WhatsApp Web clicking on the next link.
- Open the app on your cell phone and scan the QR code of the browser to link your account.
- You do it by pressing the icon of the three points (top right) > “Paired devices” > “Link a device” > place the fingerprint (if necessary) > and scan the QR.
- In WhatsApp Web, touch the icon of the three points (top right).
- Several options will be displayed, press the one that says: “Settings”.
- Scroll to the bottom and click on “Help”.
- Check the box “Join the beta”.
- Finally, update the page with “F5” and you will already be testing the trial version on WhatsApp Web.
What does the emoji of the check in a green square mean in WhatsApp
- This emoji is known in English as “Check mark button”.
- In addition, the check can be enclosed in a square or a circle, depending on the platform you use it on.
- Its meaning is quite peculiar, according to what Emojipedia says.
- Previously the emoji served as a blue outlined check mark.
- But now it is green and tries to express an affirmation to what has been said in your WhatsApp conversations.
- It also has to do with the positive or a “Yes”.
- In addition, they may also send you that emoji to confirm that your message has been read or received correctly.
- The check enclosed in a green square was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 under the name “Heavy White Checkmark” and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.