Whatsapp Updates: Chat Wallpaper Dimming, Bug Fixes, New Sticker Pack; Here's What Is New On Beta Report

WhatsApp Beta version tracker WABeta Info has notified new options being tested in a new update submitted through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.20.200.6.

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New Delhi: Several new features have been reported from the WhatsApp beta version for Android 2.20.200.6. They may make their way into the main messenger app soon. WABeta Info, the WhatsApp Beta version tracker, has revealed the new features. Here's what it reported: Wallpaper Dimming The messenger app seems to be experimenting with the chat wallpaper. The new option being tried is that of dimming the opacity of the background. In earlier reports, it was revealed the app is working on new options for users. Users will be able to have a new variety of wallpapers/chat backgrounds to choose from and they will be able to select different ones for different chats. The feature is currently being developed for both Android and iOS versions of the platform. New Sticker Pack WhatsApp is going to release a new Sticker Pack called Usagyuuun, available on 2.20.200.6 and lower versions. iOS users can also use it now. Bug Fixes A bug related to the Storage Usage section has been fixed. Earlier, WhatsApp crashed when the user tried to open the storage usage section. However, the bug that reset recently used emojis may not be fixed yet. Several new features have been notified earlier as well. Here are some previously reported updates: Vacation Mode According to WABeta Info, WhatsApp was developing the Vacation Mode earlier for Android and iOS but later abandoned the update. However, the messenger is once again working on the  Vacation mode which ensures that users do not receive fresh notifications from archived chat. For the uninitiated, archive chat allows users to hide another user or group from their chat list. However, they continue to receive notifications for new messages. Archive chat does not delete these messages or back them up in cloud data. Auto-Hide Inactive Chats This is reported to be an extension of the vacation mode. If enabled, chats older than 6 months will be automatically archived/hidden. WhatsApp is yet to reveal more details about this feature. Separate Notification Ringtone For Group chats WhatsApp will also allow users to set separate notification ringtone for group chats whenever they receive a new message on them. As per reports, it will ring on a loop when a new message appears.