WhatsApp will have new widgets and the option to pay the bill to another user

The messaging application that is most widely used and known throughout the world does not want to lose its crown. Or that is what emerges from the latest movements of WhatsApp for the Android platform, that is testing new features and tools to continue to excel and not be outperformed by any of the numerous alternatives currently on the market.Functions that some users can already enjoy thanks to version beta or tests that have begun to distribute to iron out the rough edges of the latest version before its publication for the big public.

And it is that the novelties have been known through this mentioned version beta or tests of WhatsApp with an interesting list of news. Leaving hints of what could arrive shortly for the rest of the users, if they do not decide to change their plans. Among its new features are the widgets or shortcuts specific to the operating system Android Icons that can be Take to any screen on desktop to quickly access different functions and features, in this case WhatsApp

In this way the company would be testing the operation of two new widgets One of them, the most interesting, consists of asmall window intended to show the received unread messages yet. Something like the popup window function but always available on the desktop to take a quick look at the content of these received messages. A good option for meetings or moments of concentration in which you are not interested in accessing the conversation and answering, just knowing at a glance what has been received.

The other widget is also not far behind in terms of usefulness. This is called WhatsApp Camera, and would be directly linked to the objective of the terminal. Thus, just by pressing it, the camera is activated to take a photograph quickly of any matter, choosing just after the contact or group to which you want to send.In addition, if a long press is made, it goes to video mode, being able to record directly without having to press other buttons. Related to this aspect there is also a change in the icons of the chat screens And it is now possible to attach and share an image together with the option to send messages without opening the Share menu, next to the typing bar.

However, what may really surprise users is the new feature included in this version. A feature that could end the problems of many users when it comes to renew their WhatsApp subscription It is the option to pay the renewal to a friend or contact of the application. Simply follow the usual steps from the menu Account within Settings However, now it has been including a button in the upper right corner that allows you to choose a contact and make the payment in the same way and with the three different terms (one, three and five years), but with someone else being the beneficiary of the process An issue that could avoid problems for those who do not have access to a credit card to make the payment, or who do not dare to do it on their own.

In short, questions that seem useful given the regular use of photographs through WhatsApp In addition, the payment function can help many users while the use of gift cards becomes more widespread. At the moment it is a beta version that is already being distributed through the WhatsApp website, where it can be freely downloaded. After several weeks of testing, it is expected that these issues will reach through Google Play to the entire platform Android