WhatsApp introduces 21 new emojis for beta testers on Android: report

WhatsApp, Meta’s instant messaging platform, introduces a new set of emojis to make conversations even more interesting. The app reportedly brought the Unicode 15.0 emojis to select beta testers. Up to 21 new emojis have been added to the latest beta update of the app for Android. WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.5.13 update is available on Google Play Store. Eligible users can install it to access the new emojis pack. Additionally, the app was found to be working on an ability to mute calls from unknown numbers.

according to a report from WABetaInfo, Whatsapp rolls out its beta version 2.23.5.13 Android, which inserts Unicode 15.0 emojis. The update added 21 new emojis to the official WhatsApp keyboard. The screenshot shared by the WhatsApp development tracker shows an option to send the 21 new emojis from the latest Unicode 15.0 from the official WhatsApp keyboard. In particular, the emojis are currently only available to select beta testers.

Eligible users can access these emojis by downloading the latest WhatsApp Beta Android 2.23.5.13 update from the Google Play Store. It will be made available to more users in the coming days.

WhatsApp is now also included sighted is working on a new ability that will allow users to mute calls from unknown numbers. The feature can be seen in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android. Once deployed, the Mute Unknown Callers toggle will appear in the Settings menu. Users must turn on the switch to mute calls from phone numbers that aren’t saved in their address book.

While the feature would eliminate scam and spam calls on the platform, users can always call back an unknown caller as it will appear in the received calls list and notification area. Users can see that an unknown caller tried to reach them.